Overview

• The latest eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on April 1, 2025, with a fissure expanding from 500 to 700 meters near Grindavík.
• Evacuations of Grindavík and the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were ordered due to safety concerns.
• A protective wall north of Grindavík has been breached, raising uncertainty about the lava flow's trajectory and environmental impact.
• The eruption is the eighth since December 2023 and features an underground magma tunnel estimated to be 11 kilometers long, larger than previous eruptions.
• Authorities have declared an emergency alert, warning of potential gas emissions affecting the surrounding regions, including Reykjavik.