Volcano erupts in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula for sixth time since December
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- 23 Aug 2024
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The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland has witnessed its sixth volcanic eruption since December, as lava began spewing from a new fissure on Thursday evening. The eruption, which started at 9:26 PM local time, was captured on live video, showing red-hot lava emerging from a 3.9-kilometer fissure that extended by 1.5 kilometers within just 40 minutes.
While the eruption poses no immediate threat to life, according to Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs, authorities have evacuated the nearby area as a precaution. The fishing village of Grindavik, located close to the eruption site, has been mostly evacuated, with only a small number of residents remaining overnight.
Despite the ongoing volcanic activity, flights in and out of Iceland are continuing as normal, and the national airport has not been affected. However, the Blue Lagoon, a popular luxury geothermal spa and hotel near the eruption site, has temporarily shut down and evacuated its guests for safety reasons.
Seismic activity remains high, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office reporting a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurring over an hour after the eruption began. This ongoing seismic activity suggests that the situation is still evolving, and further developments are possible.
