Authorities in Iceland have evacuated the town of Grindavik and the nearby Blue Lagoon spa following the detection of magma flows and an uptick in earthquake activity, signaling a potential volcanic eruption. The Met Office has indicated that, while no magma has yet appeared on the surface, an eruption seems imminent. Grindavik, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, had already been partially evacuated last year when volcanic activity resumed after 800 years of dormancy. The recent geological disturbances were accompanied by a series of large tremors, reminiscent of patterns leading to previous eruptions in the region.
Icelandic authorities ordered the evacuation of Grindavik and the nearby Blue Lagoon spa due to signs of an impending volcanic eruption, after detecting magma flows.
The Met Office reported that even though magma has not yet surfaced, an eruption is deemed likely, prompting immediate evacuations to ensure public safety.
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