Eruption and earthquakes in Reykjanes peninsula

Eruption site north-east of Grindavík

No activity in the crater since September 2024. The town Grindavík, the area around it and roads in the area are closed for visitors. Please respect the closures and stay away from the area. Do not stop cars outside of designated parking lots.

For further information about the eruption sites and a map of the area with viewpoints, closures, etc. please visit this page.

Key takeaways:

-Air traffic to and from Iceland operates normally and the country remains a safe destination.
-The eruption’s effects have been localized to the eruption site with road closures and have not been a threat to people.
-All services in Iceland are operating as usual.

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