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VOLCANIC ERUPTION AT REYKJANES

VOLCANIC ERUPTION AT REYKJANES PENINSULA – IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ICELAND

Are you planning a trip to Iceland but are worried about the current eruption on Reykjanes peninsula?
Here’s all you need to know!
Lava erupting from the black volcanic ground during the 2023 Litla Hrut eruption

WHAT IS HAPPENING

A new volcanic eruption has started at Reykjanes peninsula on Dec 18th, 23.10. The eruptive fissure is about 4 km long, with the northern end just east of Stóra-Skógfell and the southern end just east of Sundhnúk. The distance from the southern end to the edge of Grindavík is almost 3 km.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office continues to monitor the activity and is in direct contact with civil protection and response units in the area. 

 

A NEW GEOLOGICAL PHASE

Earthquakes and eruptions are not a rare occurrence in Iceland, due to Iceland’s location on the Mid-Atlantic ridge.
Ever since 2021, Reykjanes peninsula has witnessed a new geological phase, with 3 eruptions in 3 years, the first ones in the area in about eight centuries.
The 2021, 2022 and summer 2023 eruptions all took place in uninhabited areas of the peninsula and posed no threat to life nor infrastructure in the area.

 

LIMITED AREA AFFECTED

It is important to stress that the area affected by the current volcanic unrest is limited to a small portion of Reykjanes peninsula, spanning only a few kilometers.
Road closures have been enforced and no traffic is allowed to enter the area considered at risk.
For precaution, the worldwide renewed 蓝湖温泉 – not at the epicentre of the current unrest, but located few kilometers away from Grindavík – is currently closed until further notice.
No other towns, roads or tourist attractions are affected by the unrest.
Iceland has one of the world’s most effective volcanic preparedness measures and the situation is closely monitored and constantly evaluated according to the best scientific data available.

 

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL TO ICELAND

As the area affected by the current eruption is circumscribed to a limited part of Reykjanes peninsula, the rest of the country is unaffected and Iceland continues to welcome travellers.
Travelling to Iceland it is not just possible but also perfectly safe.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

For the most updated – and reliable – information regarding the volcanic unrest in Iceland, we recommend not to rely on international media coverage, as their tone and approach can contribute to misinterpreting and amplifying the events.
Instead, we encourage travellers to follow official Icelandic channels:

 

AURORA REYKJAVÍK IS OPEN – GREAT AURORAS EXPECTED THIS WINTER

Aurora Reykjavík, located in the Icelandic capital, is far from the epicentre of the unrest and regularly open daily from 9 to 21.

The northern lights season is in full swing 还有 predictions for the winter are exceptionally good, as we have reached the solar maximum for the current solar cycle.
Iceland is one of the prime spots for aurora sighting in the world and a unique, diverse destination.

Don‘t miss your chance to see the best northern lights in a decade 还有 travel safely to Iceland, we look forward to welcoming you!

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