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According to the national broadcaster RUV, a volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has led to the evacuation of both local inhabitants and the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
The eruption commenced at around 4 a.m. following a period of intense seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located southwest of Reykjavik, as reported by Iceland’s Met Office.
After the seismic events started, the town of Grindavik was evacuated, prompting campers and visitors at the Blue Lagoon to swiftly gather their belongings, according to RUV.
Lava from the eruption is flowing southeast from a fissure in the barren landscape that is 2,296 to 3,280 feet wide, but the molten rock isn’t threatening any infrastructure, the Met Office said.
Grindavik has been evacuated repeatedly since November 2023 when a volcano in the area came to life after lying dormant for some 800 years.