World-Famous Tourist Spot Evacuated Due to Volcanic Eruption
A volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupted early Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuation of the nearby town of Grindavik. State media confirmed the eruption, with lava moving dangerously close to the town, only a few hundred yards away. One of Iceland’s most famous tourist spots, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, announced a temporary closure on its website due to magma intrusion in the area.
According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the lava flow had breached part of the defensive wall to the north of Grindavik. Photos and video from officials show the lava just a few hundred yards from Grindavik.
The fissure producing the lava is nearly half a mile in length, and the IMO has detected ongoing earthquake activity nearby.
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The Icelandic Civil Protection Agency has elevated its operations to an emergency level, while the situation remains closely monitored.
The eruption follows a previous event on December 8, 2024. Authorities continue to assess the potential risks as the eruption develops. Despite the threatening proximity of the lava, no injuries have been reported at this time.
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