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Iceland’s Pompeii uncovered

On 23 January 1973 a volcano that had not erupted for 5,000 years ripped open the Icelandic island of Heimaey. The eruption lasted five months.

Archaeologists have been uncovering what’s left of the houses giving the island the nickname – Pompeii of the North. An entire museum has now been built around the remains of one of the homes.

Jo Whalley reports.

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