🌋🔥 Iceland is turning up the heat! A volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula is putting on a spectacular show, spewing bright orange lava and smoke into the sky since its eruption on Saturday—the fourth time since December! 😮✨
Locals and visitors are witnessing Mother Nature's fiery display, as molten rock fountains shoot up from a 3 km-long fissure near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik. The cool part? Despite the fiery spectacle, the nearby fishing town of Grindavik and key infrastructures are safe—for now. 🙏🏽🏘️
The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that volcanic activity has been relatively stable since late Sunday, focusing on two spots along the fissure. Thanks to man-made barriers, the lava is being guided away from important sites like the Svartsengi geothermal power plant and Grindavik, home to about 4,000 residents. 🚧🏭
HS Orka, the local utility company, gave kudos to the defenses: \"The defenses at Grindavik proved their value… they have guided the lava flow in the intended direction.\" 🎉👌🏽
But it's not all chill vibes. Lava flowed over one of the three roads into Grindavik over the weekend and is inching closer to another. 😬🚗 Authorities are keeping a close eye, but so far, the lava isn't expected to reach the sea, and hazardous gases are unlikely to drift to Reykjavik, thanks to strong winds. 🌬️🌊
Good news for travelers: Keflavik Airport is fully operational, so no need to cancel those flights! ✈️😉
This marks the seventh eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021. After lying dormant for around 800 years, the geological systems woke up and chose fire! 🔥🌍
For all the adventure seekers and geology geeks out there, Iceland is definitely the place to be right now. Just remember to stay safe and follow local guidelines! 🗺️❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
