Update on volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula

Visit Iceland has provided an update on the volcanic eruption that is underway on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

It advises that the eruption began on Dec. 18 and marks the fourth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the last three years.

Key takeaways:

• The area had previously been evacuated and the eruption does not pose immediate threat to people.
• Air traffic to and from Iceland is operating normally.
• The effects of the eruption are localized at the eruption site. All services in Iceland are operating per usual.
• The volume of lava has diminished significantly since Monday night, and distinct craters are forming along the fissure.

Evacuation plans in place

The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports that as a result of the seismic activity it had been observing since Oct. 24 has led to the precautionary evacuation of all residents of the nearby town of Grindavík on Nov. 10 to guarantee their safety.

The eruption does not pose an immediate threat to people, and no additional evacuations are necessary at this time.

All airports in Iceland are functioning normally and all flights to Iceland are operating on schedule. The impact of volcanic eruptions tends to be limited to specific, localized areas near the eruption site. Notably, previous eruptions in the area did not impact air travel to and from the country.

For more, go to www.visiticeland.com .