2025-07-17 00:00:27.807

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has led to the evacuation of local residents and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. The eruption began around 4 a.m. Wednesday following intense seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Approximately 100 people were evacuated from Grindavik, and tourists from a campsite and the Blue Lagoon were also evacuated. The evacuation, lasting about 90 minutes, was deemed necessary by local authorities despite varying opinions. Lava is flowing southeast from a fissure, but currently poses no threat to infrastructure. Grindavik has faced repeated disruptions since November 2023 due to volcanic activity in the area.

2025-06-02 18:01:42.464

A powerful eruption at Mount Etna on Monday sent tourists scrambling for safety as a massive plume of high-temperature gases, ash, and rock billowed several kilometers into the air. Social media footage captured long lines of people hurrying downhill, with one tour operator reporting 40 people on the volcano at the time of the eruption. Guides described the event as a sudden, powerful boom accompanied by an immense cloud of smoke. All tourists were safely evacuated, according to authorities. The eruption, while significant—the largest since 2014—was relatively short-lived. The Sicilian Civil Protection Agency contacted all tour operators to ensure everyone's safety. Authorities closed roads leading to the volcano and temporarily diverted some flights from Catania airport as a precaution. While the eruption initially involved a pyroclastic event, later activity included lava flows, consistent with previous eruptions. No injuries were reported, and the situation is considered under control, though authorities advise hikers to avoid the summit area. The eruption was caused by a partial collapse of the northern flank of the volcano's southeast crater.

2025-05-09 06:01:02.931

Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano near Oregon, is exhibiting increased seismic activity and magma inflation, indicating a potential eruption. The volcano, located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge where tectonic plates are spreading, experiences frequent earthquakes. Scientists predict an eruption sometime later this year or early 2026, but it could happen sooner. Past eruptions involved thousands of small earthquakes and magma flows covering miles of the seafloor. The eruption is expected to be relatively mild, unlikely to harm marine life or be noticeable on land. The observatory plans to livestream the eruption, a first for undersea volcanic events. Interestingly, previous eruptions have occurred between January and April, possibly due to lunar gravitational influences on the volcano's magma chamber.