Volcanic eruption forces evacuation of residents and tourists in Iceland

A volcanic eruption in south-western Iceland has again forced the evacuation of local residents and guests from the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption began at around 4am local time on Wednesday following …

Iceland volcano erupts again, spews lava; campsite tourists evacuated | Watch

A new volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland, twelfth since 2021, has led to the evacuation of tourists from the renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and a nearby campsite. The eruption began around 4 am following an intense seismic swarm on the …

Brits in Iceland issued urgent Sundhnúkur volcano advice as more eruptions 'likely'

A warning has been issued to British holidaymakers after volcano Sundhnúkur erupted earlier this morning. Magma was seen pouring out of the volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the fishing town of Grindavík, in the early hours of Wednesday, July 16, …

Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption began around 4 a.m. following an intense …

Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021, prompts evacuation of town

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava, the latest in a series of outbreaks near the capital in recent years. Often …

World AFP Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023. Live video feeds showed lava spewing out of a fissure in the ground, with the …

Iceland is home to 33 active volcanic systems, more than any other European country

Lava flows during volcanic eruption in Iceland

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

Photos show Iceland volcano eruption