Iceland Braces for Imminent Volcanic Eruption

Thousands of Earthquakes Strike as Magma Rises, Grindavik Town Evacuated Amid Fears of Major Disruption

Thousands of earthquakes have struck Iceland this week, with evidence that magma is rising to the ground surface, prompting fears of a volcanic explosion on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
The small town of Grindavik, known for the Blue Lagoon, has been evacuated, leaving its 3,800 residents in limbo as they await the fate of their homes.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has detected sulfur dioxide, an indicator that a volcanic eruption will likely occur, and stated that the likelihood of an eruption remains high.
Some homes in Grindavik have already been damaged by earthquakes, and steam has been seen rising from cracks in the city's streets and sidewalks.
If the eruption is large enough, it could potentially disrupt air travel for days or weeks, not just over Iceland but also over continental Europe.