Fears magma could flow towards homes after volcanic eruption

WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland

The volcano has erupted four times in recent months.

Icelandic volcano continues to spew lava after months of sporadic eruptions

Authorities have lowered the level of alert for the area from emergency level to danger level.

Solar Eclipse 2024: Visuals Reveal Unforgettable Moment of Nature's Marvel Across America | Oneindia

The recent solar eclipse event concluded, with the partial eclipse phase wrapping up across all land areas. NASA predicts the next total solar eclipse in 2026 over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and Portugal, while the contiguous US will have to wait until 2044. The eclipse journey concluded in Canada, with the last of totality fading away in Newfoundland, while captivating visuals circulated on social media. #SolarEclipse #SolarEclipseUS #NASA #Iceland #Canada #US #SolarEclipseTexas #Texas #Dallas #Sciencenews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six key variables were considered: "GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. . The 10 happiest countries in the world are:. Australia. Switzerland. Luxembourg. Norway. Netherlands. Israel. Sweden. Iceland. Denmark. Finland. The United States dropped to No. 23. The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ Capital City in the World

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World. The capital of India was found to be the world's most polluted capital city in 2023, according to air-quality monitoring group IQAir. India was also ranked as the third-most polluted country after Bangladesh and Pakistan, BBC reports. In 2022, India was the eighth most polluted country. . According to the report, the average level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in India's air was 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter. . Delhi's air quality had a PM2.5 reading of 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter. Air that is considered safe to breathe typically has 12 to 15 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5, BBC reports. . Levels higher than 35 micrograms per cubic meter are thought to be unhealthy. . Only seven countries were within the World Health Organization's yearly PM2.5 guideline, an "average of 5 micrograms per cubic meter or less," BBC reports. . Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. In 2023 air pollution remained a global health catastrophe, IQAir’s global data set provides an important reminder of the resulting injustices and the need to implement the many solutions that exist to this problem. , Aidan Farrow, senior air quality scientist at Greenpeace International, via 'The Guardian'

Icelandic Authorities Offer Update as Volcano Continues to Erupt

Icelandic Authorities Offer Update as , Volcano Continues to Erupt. On March 16, a volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time since December. . 'The Independent' reports that the volcano has continued to spew smoke and lava into the air for days following the fourth eruption. According to authorities, both infrastructure and a nearby fishing town remain safe for the time being. Since the last eruption in February, magma has been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital of Reykjavik. Authorities said the warning time for the March 16 eruption was only 15 minutes before molten rock began spewing from the 1.9 mile long fissure. On March 18, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said that lava flows had subsided in one of the three active areas of the fissure. 'The Independent' reports that man-made barriers have successfully diverted lava flows away from infrastructure, including the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant. 'The Independent' reports that man-made barriers have successfully diverted lava flows away from infrastructure, including the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant. The nearby town of Grindavik, a fishing town with a population around 4,000, was evacuated during an eruption in November and again in February. The defences at Grindavik proved their value ... they have guided the lava flow in the intended direction, Local utility company HS Orka, via 'The Independent'. The March 16 eruption was the seventh to occur on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021