From Iceland — UPDATES: Evacuation Ordered For Grindavík, Magma Tunnel Opening Toward Surface

A Civil Protection Alert Phase has been declared on the Reykjanes peninsula as an ongoing earthquake swarm increases.

Magma tunnel lies under Grindavík - LIVE - RÚV.is

A magma corridor lies under the town of GrindavíkA fissure could open anywhere in that magma corridorThe town has been evacuated. The evacuation was announced at midnightCivil Defence declared a Level of DangerEmergency responders were called out of Grindavík around 4amResidents who left Grindavík yesterday are asked to call the Red Cross on phone 1717 and register their departureA natural disaster expert makes it clear that this is a very large event

Magma volume beneath Svartsengi reaching similar level as prior to last eruptions | News | Icelandic Meteorological office

Drone ban near Grindavík

The sky over the possible eruption site is now closed

Icelandic Ministry of Transport (Icelandic Samgöngustofa) closed the airspace on the southern part of Reykjanes peninsula for VFR flights and drones, according to NOTAM published on 12.November. Th…

From Iceland — Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes

As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials...

Sudden evacuation in Grindavík

A sudden evacuation was called in Grindavík at about 15 pm, twentyfour minutes ago.

The Mystery of Iceland’s Non-Erupting Volcano

Since 2021, lava has sporadically oozed out of various fissures crisscrossing southwest Iceland. Now, a huge sheet of magma could erupt at any minute. But where, and how severe will the eruption be?

Aviation code changed to yellow

The aviation colour code of the Icelandic Met Office for the volcanic system for the northern part of Reykjanes peninsula is now yellow. It was upgraded to orange on the afternoon of November 10 but has now been reversed.

Volcanic eruption has started

A volcanic eruption has started in Reykjanes peninsula, the fourth in three years.

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Sundhnúkar - Live from Iceland - Webcams around Iceland

Looking towards the eruption near Sundhnúkagígar, north of Grindavík, from Mt. Þorbjörn. The eruption started December 18th at 22:17:17. Watch live feeds from our webcams with spectacular views of Iceland. Our streaming cameras are placed all around Iceland and broadcast 24/7. The ultimate slow TV!

From Iceland — Eruption Has Begun At Sundhnúkagígar, Emergency/Distress Phase Announced

An eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula around 22:00, in the area between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell, just north of the...

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Attached: 2 images Helicopter observations updated #Reykjanes #volcano🌋 eruption to 4km/2.5mi fissure centered at 63.887N, 22.372W. This is many times bigger than 2021-2023 #Fagradalsfjall eruptions. https://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/volcanoes/vona-notifications/?nr=497 #Iceland #geology

Isavia opens area over the new volcano eruption for sightseeing flights

Icelandic aviation authorities Samgongustofa and ATC operator Isavia published information about the VFR routes for sightseeing flights over the new eruption. A new restricted area BIR4 was establi…

Iceland Erupts

After weeks of warnings, a new fissure has opened on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland.

Eruption is cautiously declared over - RÚV.is

Many experts think the event is over - but the Icelandic Met Office says we can't be quite certain yet.

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From Iceland — UPDATES: Lava Reaches Grindavík, Claims First Homes

A volcanic eruption began just north of Grindavík on the morning of Jan. 14,2024. Here are updates.

Volcanic eruption resumes near Grindavík but stops within the town - LAVA Centre

Following increased seismic activities since October 2023 and a previous eruption in December, the area just north of Grindavik experienced renewed volcanic activity starting January 14, 2024.

Another Eruption in Iceland

For the third time since December 2023, fresh lava has flowed across parts of the Reykjanes peninsula.

Completed building the road over the lava

The work on the construction of a utility pipe by the Njarðvík pipeline was successful and safe last night. Road construction over the lava field has been completed and about half of the steel pipes that make up the pipeline have been welded together.

Volcanic eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula - RÚV.is

A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula at 8.23pm on Saturday. It is the fourth since December.

Iceland volcano in pictures: Eruption spews lava and cuts off road

Photographer Jakob Vegerfors captures Saturday's eruption and the steady progress of the lava flow.

A month since the eruption began

Today, one month has passed since the eruption that is currently taking place at Sundhnúkagígar crater row. The eruption, which began on the evening of March 16, is the fourth since magma accumulation began under Svartsengi at the end of October 2023.

The eruption has ended

The eruption in Sundhnúkagígar crater row has ended. However, magma collection continues under the Svartsengi. This is stated in an announcement from the Icelandic Met Office.

Eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula - RÚV.is

The eruption started northeast of Sýlingafell before 1pm on Wednesday.There was an intense earthquake in the Sundhnúks crater series since shortly before 11am.Grindavík, the Blue Lagoon and the power plant in Svartsengi were evacuated before noon.The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the police chief in Suðurnes, has declared a state of emergency due to the eruption.More magma had accumulated under Svartsengi than before the previous eruption.Activity in the eruption had declined significantly by Thursday morning.

From Iceland — An Eruption Has Begun North of Grindavík

An eruption began between Stóra Skógfell and Sýlingarfell at 12:45 on May 29, 2024, sending a curtain of lava spewing into the air.

The eruption has no impact on air traffic

This latest eruption, and the 8th that has occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula, does not affect air traffic, even though the international airport is relatively close by.

The Eruption Continues | News | Icelandic Meteorological office

Keflavik International Airport Not Affected by Volcanic Eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula

A new volcanic eruption has started on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Working on cooling the lava around the clock

Work was done all night on cooling the lava at the eruption sites at Sundhnúkagígar crater row as well as on expanding and widening the defense walls, so that red-hot lava does not get over them.

From Iceland — Eruption Officially Declared Over

The volcanic eruption east of Stóra-Skógfell, which began on November 20, officially ended December 9, 2024.