LATEST UPDATE: 26.09.2024 - No active eruption
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​22.08.2024
VOLCANIC ACTIVITY HAS RESUMED ON REYKJANES PENINSULA
A new fissure eruption started on Reykjanes Peninsula on August 22, at 9:26 PM, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023. The eruption's effects are localized to the eruption site with road closures and do not threaten people.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Air traffic to and from Iceland operates normally, and the country remains a safe destination.
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The eruption's effects are localized to the eruption site with road closures and do not threaten people.
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All services in Iceland are operating as usual.
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The SO2 emissions level measured is very low, and comparable to previous eruptions. The fumes do not pose danger to people, although those with lung and respiratory conditions should always be careful.
10.02.2024:
There is no active eruption at the moment and all travel and activities are taking place as usual.
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08.02.2024:
ANOTHER VOLCANIC ERUPTION IS UNDERWAY ON THE REYKJANES PENINSULA
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A new fissure eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula by Mt. Stóra-Skógfell on Thursday, February 8th at 6:06 AM. This marks the third eruption in the area since December of last year.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Air traffic to and from Iceland is operating normally, and Iceland remains a safe destination.
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The eruption's effects are localized at the eruption site with road closures and do not threaten people.
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All services in Iceland are operating as usual.
Since October last year, The Icelandic Meteorological Office has observed increased geophysical activity in the area. This activity has led to repeated volcanic eruptions close to the town of Grindavík. The town has been evacuated with brief intermissions since November 10th to guarantee the safety of residents. The eruption does not pose an immediate threat to people, and no further evacuations are necessary at this time.
All airports in Iceland are functioning normally, and all flights to Iceland are operating on schedule. The impact of volcanic eruptions is most often limited to specific, localized areas near the eruption site. Notably, previous eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have not disrupted air travel to and from the country in any way.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office, the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, and a team of scientists from the University of Iceland are diligently monitoring the situation and analyzing developments.
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Iceland is well-acquainted with volcanic activity, having experienced three previous eruptions nearby on the Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Icelandic authorities and the public are thoroughly prepared for such events, and the country boasts some of the world's most sophisticated volcanic preparedness protocols. Iceland's geoscientists are extensively experienced in managing volcanic activity.
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