Iceland Eruption Threatens Grindavik, Evacuations Issued

A powerful volcanic eruption occurred near Grindavik in southwestern Iceland, prompting evacuations of the town and the nearby Blue Lagoon spa. The eruption, which began early Tuesday, breached protective barriers and sent lava flows dangerously close to the village. This marks the eighth eruption since late 2023 along the same volcanic rift, with the region showing increased geological activity after centuries of dormancy. Despite dramatic visuals of lava fountains and smoke, air travel remains unaffected, and Reykjavik is not impacted. Authorities successfully evacuated the remaining residents of Grindavik, although some initially resisted leaving. The Icelandic Civil Protection Agency is closely monitoring the situation, and the eruption is not expected to cause significant disruptions like the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruption.