Eruption site north-east of Grindavík
Eruption status: There is no eruption ongoing. Increased possibility of an eruption in the area. Please follow for updates. Here below is a map which outlines the hazardous area
The town of Grindavík is open for visitors. How ever, it has been greatly affected by earthquackes and the volcanic activity. Affected areas have been fenced off. Do note that hiking outside of areas marked „safe“ is considered dangerous due to unmapped crevasse . Reccommended points of interest inside the town are marked on the googlemap here below (green icons ). In the event of an eruption, alarm will be sounded in the town to signal evacuation. Please note the nearest and quickest way out of town. Escape routes are clearly marked.
Sundhnúksgígar eruption site status: Increased possibility of an eruption in the area. Visitors are adviced not to hike to the eruption site due to unsecure grounds. Scientists state that eruption might break without any warning.
Mt. Fagradalsfjall eruption site of 2021-2023. Possible eruption at Sundhnúksgígar could result in a temporary closure of the area. P1 is the reccommended spot to park and from there is a well marked hiking trail up to have view over the eruption site. It is the red trail on the map. Mountain terrain, please dress according to weather. Visitors are advised not try to hike from there to the new eruption site from Mt. Fagradalsfjall due to unsecure grounds.
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Please note that this google map does not show the outline of the latest lava flow. Merely the points of intrest and parking etc.
