Iceland declares state of emergency after earthquakes threaten volcanic eruption
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Authorities in Iceland have announced a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes threatened a volcanic eruption in the region. As per the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (DCPEM), the decision was made "due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik." The Icelandic government is monitoring the situation with the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) and DCPEM.
