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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Louise Rasmussen

‘Red alert’ for holiday hotspot as volcano erupts

  • Sunddhnúksgígar, a volcano south of Reykjavik, Iceland, erupted on Tuesday, prompting evacuations of nearby areas including the popular Blue Lagoon resort.
  • This is the 11th volcanic eruption in the region since 2021.
  • A red alert has been issued, though air traffic remains unaffected.
  • Around 40 homes were evacuated in the fishing town of Grindavik.
  • Iceland has seen increased volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula in recent years, with experts predicting this pattern could last for decades or even centuries.
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