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One of Iceland's largest volcanoes sees swarm of 130 earthquakes — could it be about to blow?

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More than 130 earthquakes hit the region of Iceland 's Bárðarbunga volcano in a five-hour period.

The ice volcano is the longest and one of the most active volcanic systems in Iceland , IMO says.

The Báðarunga system lies along Iceland 's Eastern Volcanic Zone .

The area measures about 120 miles ( 190 kilometers ) long and 16 miles ( 25 km ) wide.

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