The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Reykjavik, triggering the evacuation of residents in the fishing town of Grindavik and guests at the Blue Lagoon resort. The eruption created a fissure approximately 700 to 1,000 meters long. Lava is flowing southeast and is currently not impacting infrastructure. This eruption is part of a series of volcanic activities on the Reykjanes Peninsula, which has seen twelve eruptions since 2021. These eruptions pose minimal threat to Reykjavik and have not disrupted air traffic, unlike previous significant volcanic events in Iceland.
The Sundhnukur volcano has erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, marking the 12th volcanic eruption since 2021, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Lava primarily flows southeast and is not threatening any infrastructure, suggesting the impact of the eruption is currently limited.
Grindavik, with almost 4,000 residents before the evacuation order in 2023, is mostly deserted due to ongoing threats from lava flows and seismic activities.
Iceland has experienced a dozen volcanic eruptions since the Reykjanes Peninsula's geological systems reactivated four years ago, leading to long-term eruption expectations.
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