New Volcanic Eruption Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula

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