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A volcanic eruption in Iceland forced tourists to evacuate the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa<\/a> on Wednesday as images captured lava flowing through a fissure in the Earth\u2019s surface.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The eruption began around 4 a.m. following an intense seismic swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of the capital, Reykjavik, Iceland\u2019s Met Office said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“In an abundance of caution, the town of Grindav\u00edk and the Blue Lagoon were successfully evacuated,” Iceland\u2019s government said. “Travelers in the area are advised to monitor air quality, as gas pollution from the eruption site may occur.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lava from the eruption<\/a> is flowing southeast from a fissure in the barren landscape that is 2,296 to 3,280 feet wide, according to the Met Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n

SCIENTISTS PREDICT UNDERWATER VOLCANO ERUPTION 300 MILES OFF OREGON<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grindavik has been repeatedly affected by volcanic activity<\/a> since November 2023 when a volcano in the area came to life after lying dormant for some 800 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Air traffic to and from Iceland is unaffected, and Iceland remains open and safe for tourists. This volcanic activity is highly localized and has no impact on infrastructure or attractions across the rest of Iceland,” the country\u2019s government said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It described volcanic activity as a “fact of life in Iceland, and Icelanders have learned to live with its drawbacks and considerable advantages, such as geothermal energy.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

HAWAII\u2019S KILAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS WITH 1,000-FOOT \u2018LAVA FOUNTAINING\u2019<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The Icelandic Meteorological Office, The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, and a team of scientists from the University of Iceland closely monitor and analyze developments relating [to] seismic activities,” it also said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Officials said there have been a dozen volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula dating back to 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“There is no way of accurately predicting whether, where, or when seismic activity may result in a volcanic eruption or the possible size of such an eruption, but they are closely monitored and constantly evaluated based on the best scientific data available,” Iceland\u2019s government said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Iceland is situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge, making it one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. Regular seismic events are a characteristic feature of Icelandic geology, ranging from minor tremors to significant earthquakes,” it added. “Seismic activity in Iceland is often due to magma movement beneath the earth’s crust. It may sometimes result in magma seeking the easiest path to the surface and becoming a volcanic eruption.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Associated Press contributed to this report.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

– FOX NEWS<\/p>\n

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