Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road

Photographer Jakob Vegerfors says the lava smells like fireworks and rotten eggs combined

A state of emergency has been declared in southern Iceland after another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula - the fourth since December.

The eruption began on Saturday evening north of the mostly evacuated town of Grindavik, according to the country's met office.

On Monday, authorities said the fishing town and nearby infrastructure were safe for now, although the volcano was still spewing lava.

Photographer Jakob Vegerfors from Reykjavik was able to take these photos of the eruption.

A small crowd of onlookers gathered to watch the first explosions as the volcano erupted on Saturday evening

It was the fourth time since December that the volcano has erupted, spewing smoke and lava into the air

The latest lava flow cut off one of three roads going into Grindavik

Lava reached the eastern defences around the small, mostly evacuated town of Grindavik - authorities say the area is safe for now