Eruption and earthquakes in Reykjanes peninsula

Eruption site north-east of Grindavík

April 9, 2025: At the eruption site on the Sundhnjúkar fissure just north of Grindavík is no longer any visible activity.

 Grindavik is open but is still considered hazardus area due to earthquakes and instability. The map here below shows the hazard area.

From P1 is possible to hike to Fagradalsfjall, the old eruption site. More detailed information about trekking in the area you can find at visitreykjanes.is

The Blue Lagoon is open.

More information will be published here if anything changes.

The effects are localized and have not caused any problems regarding Keflavík airport. All flights are on schedule.

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