December 19, 2023
Seismic activity on Reykjanes Peninsula
On December 18 at 10:17 PM, an eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption poses no immediate threat to people and there is no disruption to flight traffic to and from Iceland.
As for now, all the roads around the area of the eruption are closed and visitors are asked to stay away from the area. For information on road closures visit road.is.
Iceland is no stranger to volcanic activity, and this is the fourth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the last three years. Icelandic authorities and the public are highly prepared for such events, and Iceland has one of the world's most effective volcanic preparedness measures. Since late October, the Icelandic Meteorological Office had been observing an increase in seismic activity in the area which was identified as a possible precursor to a potential eruption. Consequently, the nearby town of Grindavík was evacuated on November 10 to guarantee the safety of all residents.
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