A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted again on Tuesday, after a brief pause of eight months, spewing lava and smoke into the air. The eruption occurred in the Fagradalsfjall volcano, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the capital Reykjavik, and near the Keflavik Airport, the country’s main international hub.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said the eruption was small and did not pose a threat to aviation or public safety. However, it warned people to stay away from the site, as there may be high levels of volcanic gases and poor air quality in the vicinity. The IMO also advised people to monitor the air quality in their area and follow the instructions of the health authorities.

The eruption was preceded by a series of earthquakes that shook the Reykjanes Peninsula, where the volcano is located, for several days. The seismic activity indicated that magma was moving close to the surface, and scientists had anticipated an eruption somewhere on the peninsula.

The Fagradalsfjall volcano had previously erupted in March 2021, after nearly 800 years of dormancy. The eruption lasted for six months and attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, who came to witness the spectacular lava flows and fountains. The eruption was considered a “tourist eruption”, as it was relatively harmless and accessible.

However, the new eruption may have a different impact on the tourism industry, which is already struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some tour operators have canceled their trips to the volcano, citing safety concerns and uncertainty. Others have resumed their tours but with stricter measures and precautions.

The eruption may also affect the air quality in the region, especially if the wind direction changes and carries the volcanic plume toward populated areas. The plume contains sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases that can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, and cause respiratory problems. People with asthma, heart disease, or other chronic conditions are more vulnerable to the effects of volcanic gases.

The IMO said it will continue to monitor the eruption and provide updates on its website and social media. It also urged the public to respect nature and the environment, and not to leave any traces or litter behind when visiting the volcano.

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The New York Center for Children (NYCC) is hosting its 21th Anniversary Spring Cocktail Reception on Monday, April 18th, 2016 between 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Clement Restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel in New York City. Please join the NYCC in celebrating over 20 years of helping the most disadvantaged children achieve their potential. The event will feature a Live Auction where participants can win a customized Vespa. There will also be a Silent Auction where guests can bid on exquisite gifts and experiences. Timatha Kasten will perform a musical tribute accompanied by a jazz trio honoring the memory of Broadway legend Marty Richards.

This year’s Host Committee includes Christopher Barley, Christine Boeke, Debra Caplan, Michele Herbert, Heidi and Colin Mitchell, Meghan and Darryl Pardi, Leane Romeo, Kevin and Carolyn Ryan, Sheri Sandler, Jean Shafiroff, Sophie Ann Terrisse and Kevin Flagg, Kathy Trakas, Lauren Vernon, and Susan Warren. Hero Sponsors of the evening are Henry Buhl, Ronnie and Marty Foont, Linda Schoenthaler, Kate and Andy Spade, Christine Rales, and Vespa of Manhattan.

Founded in 1995, the NYCC is the only independent center in New York City to provide free, comprehensive evaluation and therapy services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and their families, for as long as their healing requires. The dedicated staff will never turn a child in need away. The NYCC is a nonprofit that relies on donations to ensure it is able to provide these services.

Honorary Chair of the NYCC Board of Directors Kate Spade believes that at the Center, “Children are supported in their journey to a safer place. There is no other organization quite like it.” To date, the center has helped more than 15,000 families receive care. The NYCC also provides groundbreaking training programs on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of child abuse, attended by medical students, doctors, nurses and first responders worldwide. More than 20,000 professionals have been trained through NYCC’s educational programs.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served and all proceeds of the night will benefit the center.

WHEN:                 Monday, April 18th, 2016

Press Check-In                                  6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Red Carpet Arrival                           7:00 p.m.*

Live Auction                                       8:00 p.m.*

Event Closing                                     10:00 p.m.*

*Subject to client approval

WHERE:               Clement Restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel

700 Fifth Avenue (55th Street)

New York, NY 10019

TICKETS:               LEADER TICKET (One ticket to the Spring Celebration)                                     $250

PATRON TICKETS (Two tickets to the Spring Celebration)                                               $750

HOST SPONSORSHIP (Two tickets to the Spring Celebration                         $1,000

& Listing in other event promotional materials)

HERO SPONSORSHIP (Two tickets to the Spring Celebration,                        $2,500

Listing in other event promotional materials & Logo included

on the “Lend a Hand for Children” Step & Repeat)

CHAMPION SPONSORSHIP (Four tickets to the Spring                                     $5,000

Celebration, Listing in other event promotional materials &

Logo included on the “Lend a Hand for Children” Step & Repeat

About the New York Center For Children

Founded in 1995 by the 55-year-old national child abuse-prevention organization, Childhelp, with the aid of the late Broadway producer Marty Richards and philanthropist Georgette Mosbacher, the New York Center for Children (NYCC) is a child-friendly Center, providing free, comprehensive evaluation and therapy services to victims of child abuse and their families. NYCC also offers professional training on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of child abuse. All of the programs and services at NYCC are completely free of charge. NYCC is a not-for-profit organization that relies on donations to cover the costs of operations. NYCC serves all families, including those without insurance. When children come to the Center, they are greeted by specially trained staff, colorful murals on the walls and a playroom filled with toys. In addition to evaluation and treatment, the children at NYCC also benefit from tutoring, mentoring and extracurricular events. NYCC serves children from all five boroughs of New York City. The child-friendly space is located at 333 East 70th Street, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side — an easily-accessible and safe neighborhood for our children to be nurtured back to health.

For more information on NYCC, visit  newyorkcenterforchildren.org

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