Iceland Unlocked

14/01/2025

Well as always the ground here is moving and this time it´s around an area called Bárðarbunga, which just so happens to be one of the most active volcanic sites in Iceland. There is a possibility of eruption in that area at this time but it could be 6 months to a year for anything to really go off. If and when it does expect glacial flooding and a possible delay in airtraffic if the eruption is under an icesheet as it will cause explosive eruptions for atleast the first part of the eruption.

A geophysics professor notes that the earthquake swarm in Bárðarbunga resembles those caused by magma intrusions. He says that an eruption within the caldera itself would likely result in a glacial flood.

10/12/2024

Well it looks like the latest eruption is finishing off in the next day or two and the Blue Lagoon is open to visits. Weather has been problematic as it is often around this time so if you guys are travelling around keep your eye on the forecast and stay safe.

Icelandic Meteorological Office public web site

21/11/2024

https://www.vedur.is/um-vi/frettir/eldgos-hafid-a-sundhnuksgigarodinni

Fréttaþráðurinn verður næst uppfærður kl. 10:00. Sólarhringsvakt Veðurstofunnar mun birta færslur á Facebook ef miklar breytingar verða á virkni eldgossins í nótt.

21/11/2024

Well the 10th eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula started last night, it´s not a large one with the rift beeing around 3 km in length. The eruption is north of Grindavík and doesnt threaten the town at this time. Plumbing to run hotwater is in danger and might burst which could lead to lack of hotwater in the area but otherwise it looks like another meandering lava flow that will last most likely 2 weeks or so.

08/09/2024

Well it looks like winter is starting to show, bringing a storm that will make traveling in the northern part of the country dangerous for the next 2 days, especially if people are travelling without winter tires.

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30/08/2024

Good day everyone. Heavy rains are expected up west and north west which could lead to landslides in and around the area. https://en.vedur.is/alerts
Take care and be safe

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24/08/2024

Winter has arrived a bit early for a portion of the highlands. Namely the area around Landmannalaugar and the hiking paths that lead to Hrafntinnusker.

23/08/2024

Eruption number 9 started around 9 pm. on the 22´nd of August. It is in the Sundahnúkar eruption zone close to Grindavík but at this time the location of the eruption does not threaten the town or the Blue Lagoon. Expect closings of the Blue Lagoon during eruption due to possible gas pollution.

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28/07/2024

https://umferdin.is/en
Due to Glacial flood, Ring road (1) is closed between Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The road has been damaged but work is underway. Öldufellsleið F232 and Sólheimajökulsveg (221) have been closed. Due to this traffic on the south coast east bound or west will have to choose alternate travel routes for the next few days as the flood passes and the bridge can be inspected for damage.

Road condition in Iceland

03/06/2024

Weather warning for all of Iceland in the next few days. Snowstorm in June.

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29/05/2024

❗️ERUPTION HAS STARTED❗️

🇬🇧 29th of May, 2024:
An eruption has started north-eastern of Grindavík.
The town of Grindavík, the area around and roads in the area will remain CLOSED. Respect the commands, closures and stay away from the area while the area is being assessed.

❗️ELDGOS ER HAFIÐ❗️

🇮🇸 29. maí, 2024:
Eldgos er hafið norðaustan við Grindavík.
Grindavík, svæðið í kring og vegir sem liggja að gossvæðinu eru LOKAÐIR.
Vinsamlegast virðið lokanirnar og haldið ykkur frá svæðinu meðan verið er að meta aðstæður.

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02/05/2024

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28/04/2024

Well so far the eruption in Sundahnúkagígaröð continues. The news is though that there seems to be a buildup of magma and ground is rising around the erupting crater. This could be an indication that another crack might open with new lava flow at any time so all travel in the area is forbidden due to risk of new eruptions starting.

The defensive wall on the northeast side of Grindavík had a slight overflow of lava in the last day but flow was minor and did not go far off the defensive wall as it came over.

What the next few days hold is difficult to say at this time but further eruption is expected at Sundahnúkagígaröð.

Stay safe and travel safe in other parts of the country with https://safetravel.is/ as a helping hand

https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/volcanic-unrest-grindavik

Safetravel is the official source for safe travel in Iceland. Safetravel is run by ICE-SAR — The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue.

18/03/2024

Well eruptions have started again around Grindavík. Not much danger to anything except infrastructure unless it reaches sea as that would create ash and fluor gasses. At this time though it seems very simular to the previous eruptions and should last a short time.

28/02/2024

Well at this time we are expecting another spurt of volcanism on the Reykjanes peninsula. Most likely another short venting simular to the eruptions that have been ongoing lately. Hopefully they will open in a location that doesn´t endanger the village of Grindavík or the Blue Lagoon and the powerplant at Svartsengi but we will see what happens.

13/02/2024

It´s always good to know the road conditions when travelling in Iceland in winter. https://umferdin.is/en/road can help you with your travel plans.

Upplýsingar um færð á vegum

13/02/2024

Hello everyone.

I have been a guide and a tour operator in Iceland for 14 years now. Through that time this site has always been somewhat neglected due to other work mostly. It was always the goal with this site to inform travelers of useful tips for travelling and safety and I will try to continue that in a more active manner. I have now joined with a newly formed company by the name Holiday Tours Iceland. I am looking forward to helping to build one of if not the best touring company in Iceland.
I will as always try to add some useful and helpful tips for traveling in Iceland and aswell I will post if there are ongoing events that could affect travel in Iceland.

Hope you are all having a great day

14/01/2024

https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-01-14-an-eruption-has-begun-north-of-grindavik-401887 Eruption ongoing around Grindavík. Lava has already reached first of the houses.

An eruption began north of Grindavík just before 8amAn intense series of small earthquakes started just before three o'clock at SundhnúksgígaGrindavík was evacuated last night