Overview

• The Icelandic Meteorological Office has confirmed that magma is accumulating underground near Reykjavik, marking the start of a volcanic eruption.
• Grindavík, home to around 40 occupied residences, and the Blue Lagoon spa have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
• A red alert has been issued for the Reykjanes Peninsula, warning of the likelihood of an imminent eruption.
• The magma flow is accompanied by intense earthquake storms, consistent with patterns observed in previous eruptions in the region.
• This event could mark the 11th eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, as the area continues to experience heightened volcanic activity.