A volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, the ninth since 2023, sent lava near the Blue Lagoon spa, prompting evacuations of nearby Grindavík and tourists. The 2.4 km fissure poses no immediate threat to infrastructure.

A large sulfur dioxide gas cloud is blowing toward Keflavík International Airport. Authorities have told people nearby to stay indoors and keep their windows shut as pollution levels rise. Despite this, flights are running normally and the airport remains open.