New Volcanic Eruption Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula

The road to Grindavik village in Iceland is currently closed due to a police blockade, on January 15, 2024. A new eruption is beginning north of Grindavik in southwestern Iceland this Sunday morning, causing residents to evacuate due to a rise in seismic activity around 03:00 GMT. The alert level is now being raised to 'emergency', indicating a potential threat to people, communities, property, and the environment.