Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula witnesses its seventh volcanic eruption this year, sending plumes of lava and smoke near the Blue Lagoon. Stunning aerial footage captured by an easyJet passenger has gone viral, showcasing the dramatic event and sparking intense social media reactions.
Just three weeks after the previous eruption ended, a volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted once more, spewing lava towards the town of Grindavík. The Civil Protection Agency has issued warnings to residents and emergency responders to be prepared for a potential evacuation. The eruption began near the Sundhnúkur crater, creating a 1.5-mile-long fissure that is currently emitting lava up to 165 feet into the air. This is the eighth eruption on the peninsula since March 2021 and the fifth since December 2023.
