Reykjavik News: On the evening of the 18th local time, a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland. There are currently no reports of injuries. According to reports from the Associated Press and Icelandic media "IceNews", the erupting volcano is about 4 kilometers away from the town of Grindavik, and the specific location has not yet been confirmed. Surveillance video showed that the volcano erupted at 10:17 that night, with a flash of light lighting up the sky and lava spewing along the ridge.
According to reports, this is the fourth volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in three years.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a statement in the early morning of the 19th, stating that the latest measurement results show that the magma is moving southwestward and may continue to develop towards the town of Grindavik. The statement pointed out that the scale of the volcanic eruption and the flow rate of the lava flow were "several times greater than previous eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula in recent years."
According to local media reports, there are no reports of injuries or major damage. The police have cordoned off the area near the erupting volcano, and scientific researchers are on site to assess the intensity and potential impact of the volcanic activity. Officials advise residents and visitors to stay informed and follow safety guidelines.
The Reykjanes Peninsula is famous for its volcanic landscape and active geothermal landscape. Recently, local seismic activity has increased significantly. Due to the threat of a potential underground magma eruption, the town of Grindavik declared a state of emergency last month, and about 4,000 residents were evacuated.