A new fissure eruption started in a non populated area on Reykjanes Peninsula on March 16th 2024.
This marks the fourth eruption in the area since December of 2023.
Key Takeaways:
- The eruption has not affected flights to or from Iceland in any way.
- Terra Nova is receiving guests and operating tours as normal.
- Outside of the eruption area, life in Iceland is totally unaffected of the eruption.
You can find regularly updated information on the situation on the below sources:
- Visit Iceland: Information on volcanic activity in Reykjanes
- Iceland National Broadcasting, News in English
- SafeTravel: Important safety information updates for visitors in Iceland
Please note that the Blue Lagoon is temporarily closed. You can find information updates here.
Featured photo: Snorri Thor, taken on December 18, 2023, from an earlier eruption in the same vicinity.
