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Iceland, Blue Lagoon and volcanic eruption

Icelandic volcano erupts again, prompting evacuations at nearby town and Blue Lagoon
A volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland has prompted evacuations, including at nearby tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon.
Iceland volcano erupts, Blue Lagoon evacuated
A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sparked the evacuation of the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and surrounding areas. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Volcanic eruption in Iceland forces tourists to evacuate Blue Lagoon, as lava flows near town of Grindavik
Tourists at Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were forced to pack up and get out as a volcanic eruption left lava oozing from a 3,000-foot fissure in the ground.
Volcano Eruption Forces Tourists to Flee Iceland’s Famous Blue Lagoon
The eruption occurred in the early hours of July 16. Officials say lava is flowing towards uninhabited areas and is not an immediate danger to those nearby
Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa
A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
Iceland volcano live: Hotels and Blue Lagoon evacuated as eruption sends clouds of gas towards Grindivik
Hotels and Blue Lagoon evacuated as eruption sends clouds of gas towards Grindivik - Authorities have evacuated families, hotel guests and tourists from Grindavík, the nearby Blue Lagoon resort, and o
Ninth volcano eruption rocks Southwestern Iceland, Blue Lagoon spa evacuated; timeline of recent volcanic activities
Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula experienced its ninth eruption since late 2023 on July 16, 2025, prompting evacuations at the Blue Lagoon and Grindavik. This latest event, deemed relatively small, follows a series of eruptions that began in March 2021 after eight centuries of dormancy.
Video. Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon
Video. A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
Tourists enjoy volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland
Tourists have been marvelling at the spectacle of Iceland's latest volcanic eruption. Drone footage shows lava spewing out of the crater on Monday.
Iceland engulfed by volcanic cloud after recent eruption
Iceland experts on Monday blamed a lack of wind for a volcanic cloud that has lingered over much of the island since an eruption last week.
Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows
A group of visitors gather on a hill a few kilometres away to watch the two active craters, after a volcanic eruption around 6km north of Grindavik, in Iceland, 19.07.2025
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