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Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland, experienced a significant volcanic eruption in January 1973. The eruption, which lasted until July of the same year, resulted in the evacuation of the island's residents and the destruction of a large portion of the town. The lava flow threatened to engulf the harbor, prompting efforts to cool it with seawater to protect the fishing port. This eruption is a notable example of Iceland's volcanic activity and its impact on human settlement.

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