A volcano close to the capital of Iceland, and the country’s main airport has started to erupt.<br /><br />The Icelandic Meteorological Office said, the eruption is near the Fagradalsfjall mountain, 20 miles south-west of the capital Reykjavik.<br /><br />molten lava spewing, from a narrow fissure in the mountain.<br /><br />The eruption follows days of small earthquakes, in the area along a peninsula, known to be a seismic hot-spot.<br /><br />In March last year, lava fountains erupted spectacularly, from a 500-750 metre long crack in the same area, with activity continuing until September.<br />
