Iceland’s volcano erupted (again)

A 5.2-Magnitude “Earthquake” and Lava eruptions closes popular Iceland’s tourist destinations and moving several communities around the Reykjanes Peninsula in the country. The initial earthquake followed by the next earthquake of 4.9 and 4.6 near the Grindavík and Vogar, respectively, according to USGS data.

At the time of publication, there was no effect of air travel for Keflavik Airport (KEF), located in the Reykjanes peninsula and less than 30 miles from Grindavik.

The popular Blue Lagoon of Iceland In Grindavík is now closed for at least two days due to emergency. The closure will continue at least 3:00 pm local time on April 2, but it can be extended as the situation is growing. The blue lagoon is also home to a retreat spa, which provides treatment among the hot springs of the earth near the volcano.

“Iceland is familiar with volcanic activities and experiences average volcanic events every five years,” said Iceland’s public protection and emergency management on its website. “The Iceland and the public are very prepared for the events, and Iceland has one of the most effective volcanic readings in the world.”

The volcano near the earthquake site was raised to the “orange” level by the government meteorological office. This level represents a volcano that has exhibited “high turmoil with the possibility of eruptions or volcanic eruptions in progress without the release of ash or small.”

The orange level is a level below red, the highest level. For context, the measured volcano is all green, or normal.

Iceland Volcanologist þorvaldur þórðarson measures the highest level of magma space pressure, when it shares with local newspapers Iceland’s monitor. “I have expected a stronger eruption at the beginning, but this is how the mother of nature works -is in control, and it shows it.

The volcano was reported to be inactive for 800 years before the rise in 2023.