Volcano Eruption Forces Tourists to Flee Iceland’s Famous Blue Lagoon

The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland has been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption. According to news outlet , which is tracking the incident live, the activity occurred on Wednesday, July 16, around 4 a.m., after a seismic swarm struck the Reykjanes Peninsula. Visitors to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most famous tourist destinations, and campgrounds in the local fishing village, Grindavík, were instructed to evacuate. However, the lava flowed towards an empty land area that spreads about 2,300 to 3,300 feet, avoiding any infrastructure. “Of...