Spectacular volcano eruption draws visitors in Iceland

Reykjavik: After weeks of anticipation, an Icelandic volcano that was dormant for 6000 years is finally experiencing eruption. It began on March 19 evening after more than 50,000 earthquakes were recorded in the past three weeks. The eruption in Geldingadalur, near Iceland's capital Reykjavik, is not seen as a threat to nearby towns. Hundreds have walked 8 kilometres to get to the volcano but a number had trouble returning to the road afterwards. More than 100 rescue personnel helped travellers get safely back to their cars last night as bad weather hit the area. The eruption site has now been closed to the public because of bad weather. (AP)