Immediate Response
Authorities evacuated the fishing village of and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa following an early morning earthquake swarm and the subsequent eruption of a nearby volcano.
Despite the evacuation orders, some residents chose to remain, prompting calls for greater consideration towards civil defense efforts from local officials.
Eruption Details
The eruption, which began at 9:45 a.m. local time on April 1, 2025, produced molten lava and smoke, with the volcanic fissure extending about 1,200 meters.
Unlike the 2010 Eyjafjallajokull eruption, this event did not affect flights, although it highlighted Iceland's position above a significant volcanic hot spot in the .