Icelandic village evacuated due to volcanic eruption

Eruption detected at Sundhnuksgigar Crater

The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) confirmed that the eruption started at the Sundhnuksgigar Crater Row, located north of Grindavik. Live video feeds showed lava flowing from a fissure in the ground.

Authorities respond to increased seismic activity

Earlier, the IMO had warned of an imminent eruption after detecting an "earthquake swarm" followed by pressure changes in boreholes. A helicopter was deployed to assess the situation further.

Ongoing evacuations in Grindavik

Authorities began evacuating Grindavik, a village with around 4,000 residents. Many of the houses in the village were sold to the state after the first eruption in late 2023, and most of the residents have since left.

Volcanic activity continues in the region

Since March 2021, the region has experienced a series of volcanic eruptions, marking the beginning of a new era of increased volcanic activity.