A volcano south of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, erupted on Tuesday. It marks the eighth to hit the region since the end of 2023.
The dramatic eruption, with lava and smoke, has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists in areas around Sundhnuksgigar, including the popular Blue Lagoon spa and the fishing town of Grindavik. A red alert has also been issued for the area, which is being battered hundreds of small earthquakes. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said “an eruption has started on the Sundhnuksgigar Crater Row”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faH3xrKyP_o
Footage from afarTV’s livestream, which has monitoring cameras stationed near the site, shows streams of lava pouring from the fissure, as well as pools bubbling away in the background.
According to local police, about 40 homes in Grindavik were occupied at the time of the evacuation.
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