In Iceland, lava is again discharged on the Reykjannes Peninsula – Grindavik was evacuated

In Iceland, lava is again discharged on the Reykjannes Peninsula – Grindavik was evacuated

Aerial view showing a volcanic eruption in Iceland.
The last time lava was discharged on the Reykjanese Peninsula last November. The picture was taken on November 24, 2024.

According to RUV of Iceland, lava began to break down in Sundhnúksgíga at half seven local time.

In Iceland, a lava discharge has begun again, says Iceland’s Broadcasting Company Ruv.

There have been over a hundred earthquakes on the Reykjanese Peninsula since the flow of lava or magma began at half past seven this morning.

He says it remains to be seen whether the eruption will be. However, it is considered likely. It would be the eighth eruption of the Sundhnúk crater series after the eruptions began in 2023.

The location of the Sundhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland on the map.
Lava is moving in the same area as the eruptions since 2023.

Magma moves between Sýlingarfell and Stóri Skógfell, as has happened in recent eruptions. Experts describe lava flow higher than in recent eruptions.

Even in previous eruptions, the Gringavik agglomeration has been evacuated. The tourist destination Blue Lagoon has also been evacuated.

The lava flow had not reached the surface of the country for half a day Finnish time.

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