a volcano erupted near the capital

The Krysuvik volcanic system is located south of Fagradalsfjall Mountain, on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland.

"The Meteorological Agency received the first notification at 9:40 PM GMT. The eruption was confirmed by webcams and satellite images, "the agency said on its website.

Iceland's Keflavik International Airport and the small fishing port of Grindavik are a few km away, but the area is uninhabited and is not expected to the eruption poses a danger.