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Volcano eruptions are amazing process that don't begin and end in one day. The activity that led to the eruptions actually started at the end of 2009. A first volcanic eruption occurred on March 20, 2010. The eruption that led to the travel disruptions across Europe and beyond occurred on April 14, 2010. After that, there were still more eruptions.

A volcano erupts because it sits on top of tectonic plates which move apart, causing the pressure to build up below and eventually erupt.

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Q: What caused the Eyjafjallokull volcano in Iceland to erupt?
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What caused the iceland volcano to erupt?

What usually causes a volcano to erupt like Eyjafjallajokull is a slight disturbance in the ground.


Where did the volcano eyjafjallajokull erupt?

Iceland


Did a volcano erupt in Iceland?

yes it did :)


Is a volcano going to erupt?

Some are now in Iceland.


When did the volcano in iceland erupt 2011?

this last weekend


Is there a second volcano in Iceland about to erupt?

probably no okay your safe


Where was the last volcano erupt?

the last volcanoe erupted in iceland.


Why did the volcano erupt in Iceland 2010?

because someone was sitting on it


Where did a volcano erupt a few days ago?

The volcano that erupted a few days ago was in Iceland.


What day did the iceland volcano erupt?

it erupted on the 16th of April 2010


What is the volcano beside the Iceland volcano called?

You're probably thinking of the second, much larger volcano in Iceland that began showing signs that it may be about to erupt after the start of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. That volcano is named Katla.


How can a volcano erupt in Iceland when Iceland is not hot?

Volcanoes are driven by forces deep within the earth. These forces are not affected by climate.