​Iceland volcanic eruption in pics: Pictures show fiery skies - village evacuated, Blue Lagoon spa shuts again

Molten lava burst through the ground in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula on Wednesday, marking the ninth eruption since 2023. Fiery scenes were captured live as glowing lava spilled from a massive fissure just before 4 am(local time). (Image: X/ EuroPostAgency)

Rare aerial view of the eruption captures a glowing river of lava cutting through the dark morning sky. Iceland's Met Office confirmed the main fissure stretched 2.4 km, with a smaller 500-metre crack nearby. (Image: AP)

About 100 residents of Grindavik were safely evacuated as lava flowed southeastward. Police quickly sealed off the area and turned back curious onlookers and tourists drawn to the dramatic geological event. (Image: AP)

Iceland’s iconic tourist attraction, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, was swiftly evacuated in a precautionary measure. The site has been closed multiple times due to ongoing volcanic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula region since late 2023. (Image: X/ guidetoiceland)

Toxic volcanic gas pollution prompted residents across the area to stay indoors. The Icelandic met office issued warnings urging caution and protective measures against the toxic air. (Image: X/ GlobalDiss)

Geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson revealed that after lying quiet for over 800 years, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula began erupting in 2021. Experts now warn of a new volcanic era, with eruptions likely to become increasingly frequent. (Image: X/ GlobalDiss)

Experts says this eruption poses no threat to air travel for now. However, authorities are closely monitoring ash levels to avoid potential disruptions. (Image: AP)

A 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption in Iceland sent massive ash clouds into the sky, forcing widespread airspace closures across Europe and triggering global travel disruptions that stranded millions of passengers. (Image: X/ jpmasespanol)