Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to potential volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano.
The 'Blue Lagoon', a popular tourist site, has been closed as a precaution.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has stated that there is a 'considerable' risk of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula.
The seismic activity has moved south towards the town of Grindavík, which has been ordered to evacuate.
The UK has updated its travel advice for British travellers, stating that a volcanic eruption is 'increasingly possible'.
Iceland is currently on high alert due to the potential eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano. The country has declared a state of emergency following thousands of tremors recorded around the volcano. The seismic activity has notably shifted south towards the town of Grindavík, which has been ordered to evacuate. The Fagradalsfjall volcano, which had remained dormant for 800 years, erupted in 2021 and has since become a popular tourist attraction.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) has stated that there is a 'considerable' risk of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula due to the size of the underground magma intrusion and its rate of movement. The IMO has recorded 24,000 tremors on the peninsula since October, with a 'dense swarm' of almost 800 earthquakes recorded on a single day. The national police force has warned that the earthquakes may intensify and could lead to an eruption.
In response to the escalating situation, the UK has updated its travel advice for British travellers, stating that a volcanic eruption is 'increasingly possible'. As a precautionary measure, the 'Blue Lagoon', a popular tourist site, has been closed. Evacuation plans are in place for the affected areas, and the authorities are closely monitoring the situation.