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UPDATED: Eruption Has Begun At Sundhnúkagígar, Emergency/Distress Phase Announced
An eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula around 22:17, in the area between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell, just north of the town of Grindavík and east of the Blue Lagoon and Svartsengi Power Plant. The fissure is estimated to be over 3 km…
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Blue Lagoon Partially Reopens, Grindavík Could Follow
Following its closure on November 9 due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon partially resumed operations on Sunday, December 17. The lagoon itself, including the spa facilities, the Blue Café and Lava Restaurant are now open. The…
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Grindavík Businesses Permitted Longer Operation Hours
The Suðurnes Chief Police has permitted businesses in Grindavík to operate longer than before. Companies are allowed to run until 9 pm. The town is open at 7 am every day for inhabitants and businesses, although individuals must leave before 5 pm.…
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Majority Of Magma May Has Solidified, Eruption Still Possible
Professor of Geophysics at the University of Iceland Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson says about 90% of the magma channel near Grindavík has solidified, RÚV reports. However, a fresh magma intrusion may still form through the same tunnel. The location near Sundhnúkur, just north…
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Rapid Ground Uplift Near Svartsengi
The ground near Svartsengi on the Reykjanes Peninsula is currently rising more rapidly than it did prior to the November 10 earthquake swarm. Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson stated in a conversation with mbl.is on November 19 that ground uplift measures 5.5 times faster…
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The Blue Lagoon Remains Closed Due To Ongoing Seismic Activity
The Blue Lagoon announced on November 9th it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity in the area and measured accumulation of magma underground in the region. On November 14, the Blue Lagoon extended the closure for…
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In Pictures: Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes
As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials and valuables, new photos from the town have been published by our colleagues from RÚV. Significant damage can be seen throughout Grindavík…
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Animal Welfare Coalition Urges Abandoned Pets Be Evacuated From Grindavík
Sunday, November 12, a coalition of six animal welfare groups issued a statement urging authorities to permit them to evacuate abandoned animals from the Grindavík area. Grindavík was evacuated on Friday, November 10, due to an increased threat of a volcanic eruption.…
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Magma Beneath Grindavík At 800 Metres Below Surface
Magma collecting underneath Grindavík is measured at a depth of 800 metres at the shallowest point, according to GPS measurements from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Following a dense and intense series of earthquakes on Nov. 10, a magma intrusion has formed on…
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Eruption Probable In Near Future
The Icelandic Meteorological Office says the likelihood of an eruption is now significant following weeks of seismic activity in the Eldvörp-Svartsengi volcanic system that centred heavily on the Sundhnúkar crater row on November 10. The geological unrest came to a head on Friday…
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UPDATES: Emergency/Distress Phase Announced, Grindavík Ordered To Evacuate
With the town of Grindavík now evacuated, we will not be updating this thread any further. UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2023 — 23:55 The Icelandic Met Office reports that a dike formation has likely formed beneath the town of Grindavík. With the magma…
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People Of Grindavík Can Sleep Soundly As Backyard Eruption Looms
Preparations are underway to build fortifications around critical infrastructure in the Svartsengi area on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The threat of a possible eruption has loomed ever since magma started collecting in the area. If an eruption were to happen, Grindavík, a town…
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Blue Lagoon Closes Amid Earthquakes, Eruption Concerns
The Blue Lagoon announced Thursday morning it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity in the area and measured accumulation of magma underground in the region. The popular tourist destination will remain closed until Nov. 16. In…
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Preparations Underway To Protect Hot Water Pipelines Amid Possible Eruption
Due to the possible eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities have started transporting building materials to defend hot water pipelines in the area. The pipelines originate from the Svartsengi Power Plant, moving hot water throughout the region. In the event of an…
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Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns
Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it is suspending tours to the Blue Lagoon due to ongoing safety concerns on the Reykjanes peninsula. Tours were halted as of noon…
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Grindavík Evacuation Plan Published As Earthquakes Continue
Another larger earthquake – this time measuring magnitude 3.6 – was recorded on the morning of November 6 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The tremor follows a series of earthquakes in the area, as magma continues to collect beneath Mt. Þorbjörn. The siesmic…
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Series Of Earthquakes Detected Over Holiday Weekend Could Signal New Eruption
A series of powerful earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula were felt throughout the capital region and as far as Snæfellsnes this weekend, leaving many wondering if another eruption could be imminent. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for…
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Almost Magnitude Four Earthquake Felt Near Grindavík
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Reykjanes peninsula about 3km northwest of Grindavík last night, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up a panel of experts…
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Around The World In A Day: Experience Iceland’s Lava—From The Earth To The Sea
Iceland loves its circle tours: Golden Circle, Diamond Circle, Silver Circle, and of course circling the entire country. But one autumnal Saturday, we discovered a day trip which shaped up to be a great way to get to know plenty about Iceland’s…
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Recommendations To Not Visit The Eruption Site, High Amount Of Gas Detected In The Surrounding Area
Advice from the site manager of the police in Suðurnes, Hjálmar Hallgrímsson, states that people should avoid going to the eruption site in Geldingadalur due to a high amount of gas in the area. The cold weather has also frozen much of…
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Photos: Day Two Of The Geldingadalsgos Eruption, Shot By Art Bicnick
As soon as the Reykjanes peninsula started spitting out the lava it had been promising for weeks, The Grapevine’s intrepid Newscast Team sprang into action. Editor-in-Chief Valur Grettisson and photographer Art Bicnick got themselves as close as possible to the Geldingadalsgos volcano—which…
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Best of Reykjavík Activities 2020: Best Day Trip
So, you finally checked one off the bucket list and arrived in Iceland. Velkomin! But what now? Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from steamy swimming pools to world-renowned galleries to more historical sites than you can name. And the city’s diversity has…
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Volcano Update: Mt. Þorbjörn Very Likely Will Not Erupt
Mt. Þorbjörn, the volcano that seemed on the cusp of erupting just two weeks ago has calmed down significantly since then, along with the attendant seismic activity, to where specialists now believe regional activity will soon stop without an eruption. This update…