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An Icelandic volcano that has been threatening the port of Grindavík for weeks sent lava into the town during a fresh eruption that began on 14 January. The lava flows incinerated at least three buildings and triggered a massive response by emergency officials, who have been building barriers known as berms to try to redirect the lava.