New volcanic activity was observed this week in the Fagradalsfjall system on Iceland’s south-westerly Reykjanes peninsula, prompting a Foreign Office travel alert.
A livestream of the eruption, shared by Play, shows lava spewing from a fissure, which follows recent seismic activity in the area around 20 miles west of capital Reykjavik. Icelandair, meanwhile, said arrivals could look forward to an incredible natural spectacle.
Keflavik, Iceland’s only international airport, is situated on the north of the peninsula and was briefly placed on alert. No flights were cancelled or operations affected.
