Iceland issues state of emergency and closes world-famous Blue Lagoon over fears of a volcanic eruption

Sat, 11/11/2023 - 10:08

The vast majority of tourists visiting Iceland pass through the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon. The site has become a major tourist attraction for the country. The volcanic eruption threatens the continuity of this beautiful place. — The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's top touristic attractions, has been shut due to the high risk of a volcanic eruption in the area.
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Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to a high risk of a volcanic eruption.
People in the coastal town of Grindavík have been told to evacuate.
Iceland has seen increased eruptions since 2021, a possible sign of a new era of volcanic activity.

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and told people to evacuate the city of Grindavík in the southwest of the country due to a possible volcanic eruption.