Iceland is on edge as a powerful earthquake swarm and volcanic eruptions hit the Reykjanes Peninsula! A 5.2-magnitude quake rocked the area, followed by 4.9 and 4.6-magnitude tremors near Grindavík and Vogar. The ground is shaking, and the lava is flowing!
Blue Lagoon SHUT DOWN!
One of Iceland’s most famous tourist spots, the Blue Lagoon, is closed until at least April 2 due to the crisis. This world-famous geothermal spa, along with the luxurious Retreat Spa, has been forced to shut its doors as authorities monitor the growing volcanic threat.
Is Air Travel Affected?
For now, flights at Keflavik Airport (KEF) are running as usual, but with lava on the move, things could change fast!
Volcanic Alert Raised!
Iceland’s Meteorological Office has raised the alert level to ORANGE—meaning an eruption is highly likely or already happening. One step away from RED, this could intensify at any moment.
Volcanologist Sounds the Alarm
Expert Þorvaldur Þórðarson says this volcano was dormant for 800 years before waking up in 2023. Now, magma pressure is at record levels, and he warns:
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