Iceland volcano: What could the impact be?

2023-11-14 23:20

An eruption is thought imminent but its impact depends on where magma breaches the surface.

Iceland is bracing itself for a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Why is this happening, and what might be the impact?

If there is an eruption, there could be significant damage to local infrastructure and a release of toxic fumes, but initial concerns about much wider disruption are now receding...