YAHOO! NEWS UK / SKY NEWS: A volcano has erupted in the south of Iceland forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.
The Eyjafjallajokull glacier, the island's fifth largest, started to spew smoke and lava from several craters along a rift popular with hikers.
Police declared a state of emergency and sent rescue teams to evacuate about 500 people living near the site.
No injuries or damage to property have been reported.
Three Red Cross care centres were opened in nearby villages to help the evacuees. >>> | Sunday, March 21, 2010
