Grimsvotn volcano erupts in Iceland [GALLERY]

[Meatpie]

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Initial reports this morning suggested the ash cloud was heading to Greenland, but now scientists say it is on its way to Europe.

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Smoke plumes from the Grimsvotn volcano create a stunning scene about 120 miles east of Rejkjavik

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Ash rises 12 miles into the sky at the Grimsvotn volcano begins to erupt

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Keflavik airport has been closed to air passengers as of 8.30am this morning following the eruption

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Less than an hour after the eruption the ash cloud had reached an altitude of 11 kilometres creating a fog over the area

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[atlantastiff]

Cool picutres