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Volcanic Eruption Near Reykjavík Triggers Tourist Site Evacuations in Iceland

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
April 1, 2025
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Volcanic Eruption Near Reykjavík Triggers Tourist Site Evacuations in Iceland
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A powerful volcanic eruption began at approximately 09:45 local time near Grindavík on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the latest in a series of eruptions that have plagued the region since 2021.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported an initial 1,200-meter fissure that continues expanding southward, accompanied by a secondary crack opening shortly after the main eruption.

This geological activity follows intense seismic swarms that started around 06:30 near the Sundhnúk crater series, prompting authorities to evacuate the already sparsely populated town of Grindavík and the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa prior to the eruption.

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  • Critical Infrastructure Damage and Expanding Magma Channels
  • Persistent Volcanic Activity Reshapes Reykjanes Peninsula
  • Blue Lagoon Closure and Tourism Impact
  • The Geological Context and Why It Matters

Critical Infrastructure Damage and Expanding Magma Channels

The volcanic activity has caused significant ground deformation, resulting in the rupture of a hot water pipeline in northern Grindavík – clear evidence of substantial fault movements beneath the town.

According to IMO measurements, the magma corridor stretching beneath the surface now extends approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles), representing the longest magma formation recorded since November 2023 and extending 3 kilometers further northeast than previous eruptions.

While Keflavík International Airport continues normal operations, all roads accessing Grindavík remain closed as authorities work to assess additional infrastructure risks.

Persistent Volcanic Activity Reshapes Reykjanes Peninsula

This eruption continues an unprecedented period of volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which had remained dormant for nearly 800 years prior to the 2021 eruptions. The current eruptive phase has forced the permanent relocation of most of Grindavík’s 4,000 residents following earlier eruptions in December 2023 and January-March 2024.

Icelandic police confirmed only about 40 homes remained occupied prior to this latest event, though officials continue urging holdouts to evacuate as gas pollution drifts northeast toward the capital region of Reykjavík under current wind patterns.

Blue Lagoon Closure and Tourism Impact

The internationally renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa announced it would remain closed through at least Tuesday, disrupting travel plans for thousands of visitors to Iceland’s most popular tourist attraction.

Situated just 6 kilometers from the eruption site, the luxury resort has faced repeated closures during the ongoing volcanic crisis. Tourism officials emphasize that most of Iceland remains unaffected, with the eruption posing no current threat to air travel – a critical reassurance for the nation’s vital tourism industry which accounts for nearly 10% of Iceland’s GDP.

The Geological Context and Why It Matters

Iceland’s unique position atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates diverge – makes it one of Earth’s most volcanically active regions, with 33 active volcanic systems. Geophysicists note the current Reykjanes eruptions may signal the beginning of a new centuries-long active period mirroring historical patterns.

The IMO continues monitoring the situation closely, warning that the expanding fissure system and substantial magma reserves suggest this eruptive phase may persist for several days or longer, potentially threatening additional infrastructure in the seismically dynamic peninsula.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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