Icelandic Volcano Erupts Once Again Amid Historic Activity

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Icelandic Volcano Erupts Once Again Amid Historic Activity. A volcanic fissure in south-west Iceland has erupted once again, forcing evacuations of tourists and residents. The eruption began Tuesday morning, sending lava fountains into the air and opening a 1.2km fissure near Grindavík and the famous Blue Lagoon. While most people left, a small number reportedly refused to evacuate. Grindavík's 4,000 residents were mostly evacuated back in 2023 due to ongoing volcanic activity. Meteorologists say the magma now extends 11km beneath the surface — the longest corridor recorded since November. This is the latest in a series of eruptions along Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, where tectonic activity has surged since 2021. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and is home to 33 active volcanic systems.

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