Volcano erupts in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula for seventh time in a year

Thu Nov 21 06:54:16 UTC 2024: ## Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula Sees Seventh Eruption in Recent Months

**Grindavik, Iceland – November 21, 2024** – A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the seventh eruption in the region since December. The eruption, which began Wednesday at 11:14 p.m. local time, created a roughly 3-kilometer-long fissure. While significantly smaller than August’s eruption, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, authorities are cautioning residents about potential gas emissions affecting areas including Grindavik.

Though posing no immediate threat to aviation, the repeated volcanic activity continues to impact the infrastructure and property of Grindavik, a town of 3,800 approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik. Many residents have already been displaced due to previous eruptions. Authorities have confirmed that the latest eruption does not pose an immediate threat to the town itself. The situation remains under close monitoring by Icelandic authorities.