US EditionSouthwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of campsite and geothermal spa
GRINDAVÍK, ICELAND, JUL 16 – The Sundhnúkur volcano erupted for the ninth time since December 2023, triggering the evacuation of about 100 people from Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon resort, officials said.
- The Sundhnúkur volcano erupted on July 16, 2025, in southwestern Iceland, forcing evacuation of Grindavik town and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
- The eruption followed an intense seismic swarm starting just before midnight, centred at Sundhnúk craters, with magma forcing a 700 to 1,000-meter fissure to open.
- Evacuations lasted about 90 minutes and went smoothly, with no injuries or damage reported as lava flowed southeast and authorities said no infrastructure was in danger.
- Local police commissioner Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir acknowledged that community members have varying views on the need for the evacuation, but emphasized that authorities stand by the choice and accept full accountability.
- Experts described the situation as stable with ongoing magma movement, and officials warned travelers to monitor guidance while continuing to assess volcanic hazards in the region.
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The popular Blue Lagoon had to be cleared, tourists were not allowed to enter the area around the natural spectacle: on Iceland a volcano broke out again. Residents should not leave their houses.
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der Standard DEA volcano has erupted on the island's popular Reykjanes peninsula. According to reports, the nearby fishing village of Grindavik and the well-known Blue Lagoon thermal spa have been evacuated.
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