Iceland Evacuates Grindavík Amid Fears of Imminent Volcanic Eruption

Seismic activity and magma movement trigger state of emergency; Blue Lagoon geothermal spa closed as precaution

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and evacuated the town of Grindavík due to fears of a volcanic eruption, following a series of earthquakes and magma movement.
The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) has recorded thousands of tremors around the nearby Fagradalsfjall volcano in recent weeks, indicating large amounts of magma spreading underground.
The increased seismic activity prompted the closure of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, a popular tourist destination, as a precautionary measure.
The IMO has stated that the amount of magma involved is significantly more than what was observed in the largest magma intrusions associated with previous eruptions at Fagradalsfjall.
Despite the evacuation, the Civil Protection Agency emphasized that there is no immediate danger and the evacuation is primarily preventive, with the safety of Grindavík residents as the main aim.