Iceland, Volcano and Reykjanes

Volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
Iceland's seismic monitors say the eruption created a fissure around 3 kilometers, but they estimated the eruption was considerably smaller than the previous eruption in August.
Iceland's Reykjanes Volcano Erupts for 7th Time, Residents Evacuated
The eruption poses no current threat to air travel but authorities are warning of gas emissions across the surrounding area.
Icelandic Volcano Erupts for the Seventh Time This Year
A volcano in Iceland has emerged from its centuries-long slumber with a series of "spectacular" eruptions. The most recent eruption, which peaked Thursday, is the seventh bout of activity the volcano has thrown at southwestern Iceland this year.
See Photos of the Seventh Volcanic Eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula in 12 Months
The repeated volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have damaged infrastructure and property in nearby town Grindavík and forced many residents to relocate for their safety.
Iceland’s Reykjanes volcanic eruption captured in stunning drone shots
Drone photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove flew over the fissure caused by the volcano in the early hours of 21 November, filming the lava flow, which, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), covered at least 7 square kilometres. The IMO has raised hazard levels, but activity has since reduced.
Volcanic eruption captured in Iceland’s Peninsula region
Kostka Patrik shared a video of a volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Peninsula Region on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:12 PM. The footage shows ash clouds and lava spewing from the volcano, demonstrating the intense power of the eruption.
Icelandic Volcano Erupts for Tenth Time Near Reykjavik
Once again, Iceland's fiery landscape captures global attention as the Reykjanes Peninsula experiences its tenth volcanic eruption in just three years. The eruption began late Wednesday night, lighting up the skies with plumes of molten lava visible from Reykjavik,
NASA Image Reveals Lava Pouring from Iceland Volcano Eruption
Images snapped from space reveal lava streaming from a fissure in the ground in the area's seventh volcanic eruption within a ...
Blue Lagoon At Risk? Iceland Volcano’s Fiery Eruption Captured By NASA Satellite Camera
A volcanic fissure once again burst open near Iceland's Blue Lagoon, a popular geothermal spa, on Nov. 20, 2024. This ...
Creeping Icelandic Lava Flow Threatens Popular Tourist Spot
Iceland is no stranger to volcanos. In fact, as a volcanic island shaped by the magma rising out of the mid-ocean ridge it ...
Blue Lagoon in Peril As Iceland’s Volcano Roars to Life
Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experienced another volcanic eruption on November 20, 2024, affecting major transport routes ...
Map Reveals Lava Flow From Iceland Reykjanes Eruption
The Icelandic Met Office has released a map showing the progression of lava flows from the ongoing eruption on the Reykjanes ...
Iceland volcano flares up in 7th eruption in a year, as Grindavík evacuates residents
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh ...
Iceland volcano erupts for the seventh time in a year
A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted on Wednesday night, becoming the seventh such event in the area since December.