Volcano eruption spills lava into town in Iceland(1/6)

A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

This is Iceland's fifth volcanic eruption in two years, the previous one occurring on December 18, 2023 in the same region southwest of the capital Reykjavik. Iceland is home to 33 active volcano systems, the highest number in Europe.

Billowing smoke is seen on the outskirts of the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik after a volcano erupts, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Billowing smoke is seen on the outskirts of the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik after a volcano erupts, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Aerial view shows flowing lava close to houses of the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik after a volcano erupts, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Lava explosions and billowing smoke are seen near residential buildings in the southwestern Icelandic town of Grindavik after a volcano erupts, Iceland, Jan. 14, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)