Volcanic activity has resumed on Reykjanes Peninsula
Update september 6th:
The eruption is over.
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A new fissure eruption started on Reykjanes Peninsula on August 22, at 9:26 PM by Sundhnúksgígar crater, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023. The eruption's effects are localized to the eruption site with road closures and do not threaten people.
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.
- The Icelandic MET office: Latest information on the seismic activity and development of events.
- Iceland Ministry for Foreign Affairs: FAQ regarding flights and other info
- Safetravel.is: Updates on safety
Stay tuned for updated information at visiticeland.com
Photo: Björn Oddsson, Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.