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Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of campsite and geothermal spa
REYKJANES PENINSULA, ICELAND, JUL 16 – The eruption is the 12th since 2021 on the Reykjanes Peninsula and prompted evacuations of about 300 people due to lava flows and gas pollution concerns, officials said.
- A volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began around 4 a.m., Iceland’s authorities evacuated Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
- Experts note the volcano was dormant for roughly 800 years before 2021, with frequent eruptions since then on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
- The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported the fissure, 700–1,000 meters wide, with `witch's hair` fibers that can cause skin and eye irritation, authorities said.
- Icelandic National Broadcasting Service reported about 200 guests and 100 residents evacuated, commissioner said evacuation lasted 90 minutes.
- Despite the eruption, Iceland remains open for tourists, with experts warning eruptions could recur for decades.
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The popular Blue Lagoon had to be cleared, tourists were not allowed to enter the area around the natural spectacle: on Iceland a volcano broke out again. Residents should not leave their houses.
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Wall Of Lava Shoots High At This Iceland Volcano - Videos from The Weather Channel
Only a drone could get close enough to capture this stunning video of a new volcanic eruption at Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula. The Peninsula has seen a surge in activity over the last 10 years, and while this one caused some evacuations, see why it’s not considered particularly dangerous. - Videos from The Weather Channel
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