19 March: Iceland's Blue Lagoon and Grindavik evacuated due to a volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano in the Reykjanes peninsula.

Iceland's Blue Lagoon and nearby town of Grindavik were evacuated on 19 March as a volcanic eruption occurred in the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption, at the Fagradalsfjall volcano, sent lava up to 165 feet high and prompted the evacuation of around 700-800 guests and staff at the Blue Lagoon and the Svartsengi power plant. This marks the eighth eruption since 2021 in Iceland, with scientists suggesting the area could be entering a new volcanic era.

May 29, 2024
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