iceland volcano eruption

iceland volcano eruption,

Volcano erupts in Iceland, hundreds of people forced to leave their homes.

1. The eruption occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday (7:30 p.m. EDT) beside the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, the fifth largest in Iceland.
   
2. Authorities declared a local state of emergency.
   
3. The last eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull glacier was reportedly in the early 1800's, specifically 1821.
4. Scientists monitor the area for seismic tremors as Iceland sits on an area that is known for many eruptions.
5. No reports of large increases in the tremors from that area were noted.

The area around the Glacier is not densely populated so authorities were able to evacuate all those that were in danger.