Iceland volcano erupts again, spews lava; campsite tourists evacuated | Watch

A new volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland, twelfth since 2021, has led to the evacuation of tourists from the renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and a nearby campsite. The eruption began around 4 am following an intense seismic swarm on the …

Brits in Iceland issued urgent Sundhnúkur volcano advice as more eruptions 'likely'

A warning has been issued to British holidaymakers after volcano Sundhnúkur erupted earlier this morning. Magma was seen pouring out of the volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the fishing town of Grindavík, in the early hours of Wednesday, July 16, …

Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption began around 4 a.m. following an intense …

Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021, prompts evacuation of town

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava, the latest in a series of outbreaks near the capital in recent years. Often …

Blue Lagoon Spa and Nearby Town Evacuated Over Iceland Volcano Eruptions

A fresh volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula overnight spread with a second fissure opening up on Wednesday, with the famous blue Lagoon spa and local settlements evacuated by police. A second, longer fissure opened in the ground near Grindavík on …

World AFP Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023. Live video feeds showed lava spewing out of a fissure in the ground, with the …

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town, Blue Lagoon spa

Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021, prompting evacuations from iconic Blue Lagoon spa

16 July 2025, 12:51 A volcano in Iceland has erupted, leading to evacuations. Picture: Alamy A volcanic eruption in Iceland has yet again forced the evacuation of tourists at the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Listen to this article This is the 12th …

Lava erupts from gigantic fissure in Iceland following earthquake swarm — and the photos are epic" target="_self"…

A volcanic eruption has sent lava spewing out of a giant fissure on the Sundhnúkur crater row in Iceland. The fissure opened up on Wednesday (July 16) following a swarm of earthquakes, according to a statement released by the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). …

Iceland Volcano Eruptions: A Year of Fiery Activity in 2025

Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula continues to capture global attention with its dramatic volcanic activity throughout 2025. The latest eruption began on July 16, 2025, at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, marking the twelfth volcanic event on the peninsula since …