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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Liv Clarke

Foreign Office issues travel warning for Iceland as volcano erupts

Holidaymakers heading to Iceland have been warned of “high levels of poisonous gases” following an eruption near the country’s capital Reykjavik. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development has updated its guidance following an eruption in the Litli Hrutur area of Reykjanes on July 10.

The Reykjanes Peninsula has been experiencing intense seismic activity since July 5 with around 2,200 earthquakes recorded in recent days. The FCDO has urged Brits to follow the guidance of local authorities as the eruption has emitted toxic gases.

The Foreign Office said: “The area is dangerous and there are high levels of poisonous gases. Follow the instructions of the authorities at all times.

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