Smoke clouds and lava as volcano erupts near Icelandic capital

Eruption near Reykjavik follows week of small earthquakes in area, as authorities advise against travel to site

A volcano has erupted about 30km (19 miles) from Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the country's meteorological office has said, marking the third time in two years that lava has gushed out in the area.

The eruption is taking place in a small depression just north of Litli Hrutur, from which smoke is escaping in a north-westerly direction," the office said.