A volcanic eruption has occurred south of Reykjavik, Iceland, affecting the town of Grindavik, where residents were evacuated due to lava breaching protective barriers. Although air travel remains unaffected, the eruption's fissure extends about 1,200 meters. This event adds to Iceland's recent history of volcanic activity, including 11 eruptions since 2021, following an 800-year period of dormancy. Experts consider this latest eruption comparable to one in January 2024, raising concerns and prompting precautionary evacuations, including the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon spa.
"The eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula on Tuesday so far has not directly affected Reykjavik and has not caused significant dispersal of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruptions."
"Warning: An eruption has begun, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said in a statement on Tuesday. The total length of the eruptive fissure is now about 1,200 metres (3,937 feet) and continues to extend southward."
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