Iceland Volcano Erupts, Prompting Evacuation of Blue Lagoon

Reykjavík: Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon and the nearby town of Grindavik were evacuated following a volcanic eruption in the country's Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland's public broadcaster (RÚV ) reported. Lava appeared to be flowing rapidly towards north of the town Grindavík, just as it did during the eruption on 8 February, according to the Icelandic Met Office . The lava was also flowing toward the Grindavíkurvegur road, the main road leading to Grindavik. Iceland is one of the most active volcanic areas on the planet. Source: Oman News Agency