Iceland’s 6th Volcanic Eruption in 8 Months – Here is What to Know
On the evening of August 22nd, 2024, a volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Here is an update about the eruption, if it is ok to travel to Iceland, if any infrastructure is in danger, and how we who live in Iceland feel about the many eruptions we've been having.
Be sure to check out safetravel.is for updates about the volcanic eruption and RUV English has a live blog here - https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-08-22-eruption-on-reykjanes-peninsula-420082
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - The current eruption
01:28 - The Blue Lagoon evacuated
02:18 - How the eruption impacts the rest of Iceland
03:08 - Is safe to travel to Iceland?
03:39 - Can you hike to or access the eruption site?
04:14 - Where to get frequent updates about the eruption
06:31 - Let me know if you have any questions
