Icelandic volcano eruption forces closure of Blue Lagoon tourist destination as wall of lava cuts off roads
Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon has been temporarily closed as lava continues to spill from a volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Iceland Volcano Eruption Update: Lava Approaches Iconic Blue Lagoon
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported Thursday that lava flows are expanding east and southeast from the eruptive vent near Fagradalsfjall. The eruption, ongoing since November 20, had been traveling westward earlier this week, but the lava has slowed and cooled on the surface.
Blue Lagoon in Peril As Iceland’s Volcano Roars to Life
Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experienced another volcanic eruption on November 20, 2024, affecting major transport routes and nearing the popular Blue Lagoon spa. Prompt evacuations were executed as lava flows were captured in stunning satellite imagery.
Iceland volcano spews glowing lava in seventh eruption in a year
The eruption — the 10th on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021 — began with little warning. The nearby town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon were evacuated.
NASA Image Reveals Lava Pouring from Iceland Volcano Eruption
Images snapped from space reveal lava streaming from a fissure in the ground in the area's seventh volcanic eruption within a year.
Blue Lagoon At Risk? Iceland Volcano’s Fiery Eruption Captured By NASA Satellite Camera
A volcanic fissure once again burst open near Iceland's Blue Lagoon, a popular geothermal spa, on Nov. 20, 2024. This #Landsat 9 satellite image from Nov. 24 is overlaid with an infrared signal to help distinguish the lava’s heat signature. https://t.co/2wuj8RTTJs 🌋 pic.twitter.com/KQkc7oh9mN — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) November 27, 2024
Dramatic NASA images reveal lava coursing near Iceland's Blue Lagoon
A lava stream from a volcanic eruption in West Iceland is brighter than the lights of the city's nearby capital, new infrared images show.
NASA captures stunning image of Iceland's Volcanic Eruption; oozing lava engulfs Blue Lagoon parking lot | In pics
A NASA satellite image captures Iceland's latest volcanic eruption, showing lava flowing near the Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which has not affected flights, resulted in the evacuation of around 3,800 residents and is similar to past powerful eruptions in the region.
Volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year
Iceland's seismic monitors say the eruption created a fissure around 3 kilometers, but they estimated the eruption was ...
See Photos of the Seventh Volcanic Eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula in 12 Months
The repeated volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have damaged infrastructure and property in nearby town Grindavík ...
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Iceland volcano flares up in 7th eruption in a year, Grindavík evacuates residents
A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland flared again late Wednesday night, marking the region's seventh ...
Iceland volcano erupts for the seventh time in a year
A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted on Wednesday night, becoming the seventh such event in the area since December.
Wednesday night eruption is Iceland volcano's 7th this year
A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the seventh time since December in the southwest area of the island ...
Iceland volcano flares up in 7th eruption in a year, as Grindavík evacuates residents
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh ...