Volcanic eruption 16th of March in Reykjanes

A volcanic eruption started on the evening of March 16, on the Reykjanes peninsula, near the town of Grindavík​. The town had previously been evacuated and people were not in danger. This is the 4th eruption in almost the same spot since December 18.

Key Takeaways:

• A volcanic eruption started on the evening of March 16, on the Reykjanes peninsula, near the town of Grindavík.
• Flights to and from Iceland are operating on schedule, and disruption to flight traffic is considered highly unlikely.
• This is the 4th eruption in almost the same spot since December 18 and the 7th volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in almost 2 years and the other eruptions have had no impact on travel to and from Iceland.
• The eruption's effects are confined to the town and the immediate area surrounding the eruption site. All services, outside the Blue Lagoon in Iceland are operating normally.

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Photo from the eruption site. © Almannavarnir