Iceland volcano could blow after 800 years dormant

Scientists in Iceland are warning that a volcano which has been dormant for 800 years could erupt at any time. The country has been hit by more than 20,000 small earthquakes in the past 10 days. It is thought they are being caused by molten rock underneath Mount Keilir. RUV senior correspondent Ingo Sigfusson spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Scientists in Iceland are warning that a volcano which has been dormant for 800 years could erupt at any time.

The country has been hit by more than 20,000 small earthquakes in the past 10 days. It is thought they are being caused by molten rock underneath Mount Keilir.

RUV senior correspondent Ingo Sigfusson spoke to Susie Ferguson.

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