Watch live: 4.8-magnitude earthquake in Iceland raises volcanic eruption fears

The latest shots from Iceland as smoke rises from the ground on an Icelandic peninsula and thousands of residents of Grindavik are evacuated amid a warning from scientists that everything points to a volcanic eruption in the coming days.

The fishing town of Grindavik, home to 3,000 people, has been ordered to evacuate amid concerns it could be destroyed by lava flows

Here's a round-up of the state of play today, with a volcanic eruption expected this week following a spate of earthquakes:

???? Concern about a possible eruption increased in the early hours of when a magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit the area, forcing the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal resort to close temporarily;

???? "At this stage, it is not possible to determine exactly whether and where magma might reach the surface," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said;

???? Authorities have raised their aviation alert to orange, indicating an increased risk of a volcanic eruption. Volcanic eruptions pose a serious hazard to aviation because they can spew highly abrasive ash high into the atmosphere, where it can cause jet engines to fail, damage flight control systems and reduce visibility.

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