Iceland volcano eruption live: Huge wall of fire expands to the north as gas cloud heads towards airport Fresh lava now covers 3.2 square kilometres of land The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
‘Fighting with nature’: Iceland’s Grindavík play again after 18-month seismic gap The town was ripped apart and the economy decimated. But now the football club will make an emotional return The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2025
Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula LiveScience · Apr 1, 2025
Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption Those who have not already left Grindavík warned nearby eruption could be much bigger than previous 10 since 2021 The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025
Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula Experiences Seventh Volcanic Eruption Since December Learn about the recent volcanic eruption near Iceland's capital, the seventh since December, with evacuations and no immediate threat to Grindavík. Top News · Nov 21, 2024
Volcano Erupts In Iceland, Lava Spews From Fissure Learn about the recent volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, causing evacuations and gas emissions. Top News · Nov 21, 2024
‘No one will save you’: tourists warned as volcanic site reopens in Iceland after six eruptions in a year Local safety chief’s stark advice as visitors return to Grindavík – with more activity expected The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024
Iceland volcano eruption throws spectacular 160-foot-high wall of lava toward Grindavík Icelandic authorities said residents and emergency responders should be ready to evacuate Grindavík at short notice after a new and ongoing eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. LiveScience · May 29, 2024
‘There’s a volcano in our backyard’: life in the Icelandic town that keeps erupting Icelanders are famously hardy, but after a series of volcanic eruptions cracked open 20-metre-deep fissures in Grindavik, the fishing town near the famous Blue Lagoon, residents are asking if they’ll ever be allowed back home The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
'It is not very wise to spend the night in Grindavík': Iceland volcano gears up for another eruption Magma accumulating beneath Svartsengi has reached levels recorded on the eve of previous volcanic eruptions and could burst out imminently, according to the Icelandic Met Office. LiveScience · Feb 26, 2024
‘This is the end’: people who fled Icelandic volcano fear their town will not survive Grindavík’s residents wrestle with uncertain future as they fear for the fate of homes, jobs and businesses left behind The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2024
'We were very surprised': Magma under Reykjanes Peninsula rushed into Grindavík dike at a shockingly fast rate Magma flowed into the dike beneath Grindavík at a rate almost 100 times higher than what was seen in the eruptions that took place between 2021 and 2023. LiveScience · Feb 8, 2024
Iceland volcano: Mass of magma pooling beneath ground north of Grindavík indicates imminent eruption Magma continues to accumulate in a chamber beneath Svartsengi and has now reached levels thought to have triggered the volcanic eruption that sent lava flowing into Grindavík on Jan. 14. LiveScience · Feb 6, 2024
Lava from Iceland volcano spied from space (satellite photo) Solidified lava surrounds the small Icelandic town of Grindavík in a new photo from the European Space Agency's Copernicus Sentinel-2, following recent volcanic eruptions. Space · Feb 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 In Iceland, we got used to enjoying our ‘Disney volcanoes’. Now the threat is real For a long time, eruptions were a spectacle that drew tourists but caused little damage. But it’s clear we haven’t tamed nature, says Icelandic writer and film-maker Andri Snær Magnason
Space · Jan 18, 2024 Satellites watch Iceland volcano spew lava towards fishing village (photo) The tiny Icelandic town of Grindavík lies under threat from a lava flow, imaged from space by a satellite.
LiveScience · Jan 17, 2024 'The area has reactivated': Iceland volcano gears towards another eruption leaving Grindavík in precarious position Iceland volcano appears to be gearing up for another eruption as more magma accumulates beneath the surface and the land around Svartsengi continues to rise.
WEKU · Jan 15, 2024 An Icelandic town is evacuated after a volcanic eruption sends lava into nearby homes The Icelandic Meteorological Office said the eruption began just before 8:00 a.m. local time Sunday about a half mile from the town of Grindavík after a series of intense earthquakes.
LiveScience · Jan 15, 2024 Iceland volcano could erupt again 'without warning' as magma still moving beneath Grindavík Two fissures spewing lava opened up near Grindavík, destroying three houses in the town — and experts have warned new eruptions could take place any time.
LiveScience · Jan 15, 2024 Iceland volcano: Situation in Grindavík has 'become very bleak' following new eruption A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Sunday, cracking open fissures that are extending toward Grindavík and threatening to drown the town in lava flows.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024 Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Volcano erupts again, forcing UK Foreign Office to issue advice The eruption began in the early afternoon on Wednesday following several earthquakes north of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was evacuated.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024 ‘I can’t promise you more state aid,’ German minister tells farmers – as it happened Finance minister Christian Lindner met with jeers as he says he cannot promise more money at demonstration in Berlin
Top News · Jan 14, 2024 Volcano threat forces evacuation of Icelandic town Grindavík Residents of Grindavík, Iceland are being urged to evacuate their homes as volcanic fissures open up, following a previous eruption in November. Dramatic i...
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024 Watch live: Iceland volcano erupts as lava reaches Grindavik town Watch live as a volcano in Iceland continues to erupt on Monday, 15 January, after lava reached the town of Grindavik yesterday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023 Iceland downgrades volcano threat level as activity appears to end Officials say no visible movement at site near Grindavík but it is possible lava may still be flowing underneath