Coverage dated July 15, 2025

Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa

Headline from Phys

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.

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  1. Fox News

    Icelandic volcano erupts, forcing tourists to evacuate famous geothermal spa (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa was evacuated in Iceland on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution" following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

  2. New York Post

    Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.

  3. Newsweek

    Iceland volcano erupts as Blue Lagoon evacuated: Live updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sparked the evacuation of the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and surrounding areas. Follow Newsweek

  4. Phys

    Southwestern Iceland volcano erupts, prompting evacuation of town and geothermal spa (opens Phys)

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    Phys's feed description

    A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported.

  5. The Boston Globe

    Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The eruption began around 4 a.m. Wednesday following an intense seismic swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

  6. CBS News

    Volcanic eruption in Iceland forces tourists to evacuate Blue Lagoon, as lava flows near town of Grindavik (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Tourists at Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were forced to pack up and get out as a volcanic eruption left lava oozing from a 3,000-foot fissure in the ground.