Reykjanes: Volcano Spews Lava – Thermal Bath Evacuated

The ground in Iceland remains in motion: A kilometer-long eruption fissure has opened again on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the latest volcanic eruption began in the early morning of July 16, 2025. Initial live images showed lava emerging from a fissure approximately 700 to 1,000 meters long. Smoke and ash clouds rose from the ground. Despite the impressive natural force, experts say there is no immediate danger to inhabited areas or important infrastructure.

Campsite and thermal bath evacuated

As a precaution, the campsite in Grindavík and the nearby geothermal bath "Blue Lagoon" were evacuated. The thermal bath, popular with tourists, is located only a few kilometers from the eruption site. Authorities emphasized that the measures are purely preventive.

No impact on air traffic

The international airport Keflavik, which is also located in the region, is not affected according to the current status. The eruption occurred in an area considered "favorable" from a volcanological perspective – far from dense settlements or critical traffic routes.

Twelfth eruption in four years

Iceland has more than 30 active volcanic systems. The island is located directly on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart. The latest eruption is already the twelfth on Iceland in just four years – and the ninth since the end of 2023.

As recently as April, there was a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. At that time, the activity lasted only a few days. Experts had originally expected a new eruption in the fall.

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