Evacuations and preventive measures in Grindavik
Geological context: The “land of fire and ice”
Local and global impacts
Volcanic eruption in Iceland: New activity on the Reykjanes peninsula forces evacuation of Grindavik
- Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has recorded its seventh eruption in less than a year.
- Grindavik, with 3,800 inhabitants, was evacuated due to volcanic activity and toxic gases.
- Iceland, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, experiences eruptions every five years, although this year has exceeded that number.
- Volcanic activity shapes the Icelandic landscape and provides resources such as geothermal energy.
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