The town of Grindavik and the nearby Blue Lagoon have been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption, the 11th since eruptions began in 2021. An earthquake swarm preceded the eruption, which began at 9:45 AM, leading to the immediate activation of warning sirens. The fissure quickly expanded, surpassing the defense walls and threatening the town further. Most of its 3,800 residents have already relocated due to previous eruptions leaving many buildings uninhabitable, while the Blue Lagoon successfully evacuated its operations amidst this alarming situation.
The eruption in Grindavik marks the 11th since 2021 as the Reykjanes peninsula experiences a new volcanic activity period, signaling ongoing geological instability.
Authorities evacuated the Icelandic town and the popular Blue Lagoon due to an eruption that started with an earthquake swarm earlier that morning.
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