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World Service,13 Nov 2023,26 mins

Iceland prepares for serious volcanic eruption

World Business Report

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Iceland is declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes which hit the Reykjanes Peninsula. Authorities have ordered thousands of people living in the southwestern town to leave as a precaution. A popular tourist destination, we hear concerns from travellers and look at the potential knock-ons for the Icelandic economy. (Picture: Scenic view of lava against sky,Grindavik,Iceland. Picture credit: Getty Images)

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