ANOTHER VOLCANIC ERUPTION ON THE REYKJANES PENINSULA

ANOTHER VOLCANIC ERUPTION ON THE REYKJANES PENINSULA

A new fissure eruption has commenced on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Mt. Stóra-Skógfell on Thursday, February 8th at 6:06 AM. This event marks the fourth eruption in the area since November of last year.

Key Points

  • Air traffic to and from Iceland is operating as usual, and Iceland remains a safe destination.

  • The eruption's effects are localized at the eruption site and do not pose a threat to people.
  • All services in Iceland are functioning normally. Since October of last year, the Icelandic Meteorological Office has observed increased geophysical activity in the region. This activity has resulted in repeated volcanic eruptions near the town of Grindavík. The town has undergone intermittent evacuations since November 10th to ensure the safety of its residents. Presently, the eruption does not pose an immediate threat to individuals, and there are no plans for further evacuations at this time.

All airports in Iceland are operating without disruption, and flights to and from the country are proceeding as scheduled. The impact of volcanic eruptions typically remains confined to specific, localized areas near the eruption site. Importantly, past eruptions in the vicinity have not affected air travel to and from Iceland.


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