By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland's capital on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and residents,

Emergency services also evacuated the nearby Blue Lagoon luxury spa hours ahead of the eruption. A volcano has erupted near Iceland's capital, spewing lava and smoke, and triggering the evacuation of tourists and residents.

Lava has begun flowing from a volcano near Iceland's capital, after authorities began evacuating nearby communities. The meteorological office said an eruption is underway after previously warning of the threat.