Overview

• The latest eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on April 1, 2025, near the town of Grindavík, following a significant earthquake swarm.
• Lava is emerging from a fissure that initially measured 500 meters but has since grown longer, with an 11-kilometer underground magma tunnel reported.
• Evacuations have been ordered for Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon, although eight residents have chosen to remain in the town despite safety concerns.
• Authorities are deploying helicopters to assess the eruption’s scale and impact, while air traffic in the region remains unaffected for now.
• This marks the eleventh eruption on the peninsula since 2021 and the eighth since December 2023, reflecting an era of heightened volcanic activity in the area.