A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, marking the ninth eruption since late 2023. The eruption began around 4am local time, with a main fissure measuring 1.5 miles long and a secondary fissure of 500 meters. Residents were urged to remain indoors due to toxic gases, resulting in the evacuation of the fishing village Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon spa. Geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson stated the eruption was smaller than previous ones and near no essential infrastructure. The area has been seismically active since March 2021 following eight centuries without eruptions.
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula early Wednesday, marking the ninth eruption since late 2023, with lava spewing from a fissure about 1.5 miles long.
Residents were advised to stay indoors due to high levels of toxic gas, prompting evacuations in the nearby village of Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon spa.
Geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson noted that this eruption appeared smaller than previous ones and posed no immediate risk to nearby infrastructure.
The ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula follows a period of heightened seismic activity that began in March 2021 after centuries of dormancy.
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