Iceland volcano erupts again, forcing evacuations

A volcano south of Reykjavik, Iceland erupted for the eleventh time since 2021, prompting evacuations of tourists and residents. The eruption did not immediately disrupt air travel, though officials warned that winds could carry volcanic gas over the …

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has erupted repeatedly for more than a year again belched lava and smoke into the air on Tuesday, just hours after authorities evacuated the few remaining residents of a nearby fishing …

Sunddhnúksgígar eruption: Iceland tourists evacuated as holiday hot spot in 'red alert'

Lava coming from craters of the Sundhnúkur volcano in June 2024 Tourists have been evacuated from a popular hot spot as lava began flowing from the Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland, leading to fears of an imminent eruption. Experts say seismic activity …

Iceland's 'Earthquake Swarm' and Volcanic Eruptions Forces Evacuation of Tourists and Locals

A  5.2-magnitude “earthquake swarm” and lava eruptions closed a popular Icelandic tourist destination and evacuated several communities around the country's Reykjanes Peninsula. The initial earthquake was followed by subsequent quakes of 4.9 and 4.6 …

Volcano erupts in Iceland, triggering evacuation of tourists, residents

A volcano erupted in the southwestern Iceland on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke into the air as it triggered evacuation of residents and tourists, though air traveller remained normal, Reuters reported.The volcanic eruption started at around 9:45 am local …

Iceland hit by 5.6-magnitude earthquake

Residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland’s capital yesterday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and residents, although air traffic continued as normal. Referred to as a land of ice and …

Volcano in Iceland begins erupting again

A volcanic eruption restarted in Iceland, with lava flow threatening the already severely damaged fishing town Grindavik. An eruption — the eighth on the same volcanic rift since late 2023 — started at 9:45am yesterday “just north of the protective barrier …

Thousands of people evacuated in Iceland after volcano erupts

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes after a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland. Lava and smoke can be seen near the village of Grindavik. The eruption occurred after multiple earthquakes struck a crater range in the area.

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland following evacuation of town and spa

A volcano in southwestern Iceland, which has erupted repeatedly for over a year, erupted again on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke into the air, just hours after authorities evacuated the last remaining residents of a nearby fishing village. The eruption …