Icelandic Town Evacuated After Volcanic Eruption | JQJO

A new volcanic eruption near Grindavík, Iceland, has forced the evacuation of the town and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. This is the 11th eruption since 2021 in the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption began after an earthquake swarm, with a fissure emitting lava and smoke quickly spreading. Authorities have largely completed evacuations, though some residents refused to leave. While the eruption's full extent is unknown, officials say the magma tunnel is longer than previous eruptions. The Icelandic tourist board assures that flights are unaffected and the threat to the general population is minimal, though the area around the eruption remains closed.