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Volcanic activity has resumed on Reykjanes Peninsula

21.11.2024
A picture of the eruption shortly after it began. Photo: Björn Oddsson, Department of Civil Protecti…
A picture of the eruption shortly after it began. Photo: Björn Oddsson, Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.

Update Desember 9th:
The eruption is over.

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A new fissure eruption started on Reykjanes Peninsula on November 20, just before midnight, by Sundhnúksgígar crater, marking the seventh eruption in the area since December 2023. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Air traffic to and from Iceland operates normally, and the country remains a safe destination.
  • The eruption's effects are localized to the eruption site with road closures and do not threaten people.
  • All services in Iceland are operating as usual.

 

All Icelandic airports are open, and all flights to Iceland are operating on schedule. The impact of these types of fissure volcanic eruptions impact is limited to specific, localized areas near the eruption site. Notably, the previous eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have not disrupted air travel to and from the country in any way.

If the eruption develops in a similar way to previous eruptions in this same place, the power will be the greatest for the first 2-3 hours, then it will decrease rapidly and be over after a few days.

Stay tuned for updated information at visiticeland.com

 

For a detailed look into the recent volcanic activities and their safety implications, Dr. Matthew Roberts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office offers insights through an informative video.

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