A volcano in Iceland has emerged from its centuries-long slumber with a series of "spectacular" eruptions. The most recent eruption, which peaked Thursday, is the seventh bout of activity the volcano has thrown at southwestern Iceland this year.

A volcano near Iceland's capital erupted late on Wednesday for the tenth time in three years, spewing fountains of lava and smoke, the country's meteorological office said, but there were no disruptions to air traffic or infrastructure.

Cameras from outside the town of Grindavik showed lava spewing from a row of craters on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Wednesday. An increase in seismic activity was reported in the immediate area of the volcano.

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has roared back to life after eight centuries of silence has erupted for the seventh time since December, sending molten lava flowing towards the Blue Lagoon spa, a major tourist attraction.

A volcano near Iceland's capital erupted late on Wednesday for the tenth time in three years, spewing fountains of lava and smoke, the country's meteorological office said. Iceland, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants,

The repeated volcanic eruptions close to Grindavík have damaged infrastructure and property and forced many residents to relocate to guarantee their safety.

After eight centuries of silence, a volcano in Iceland has roared back to life in spectacular fashion. A plane passenger's video of the eruption is going viral.