Thousands of earthquakes have struck Iceland this week, causing the evacuation of the town of Grindavik and prompting fears of a volcanic eruption. Residents of Grindavik are now stuck in limbo, awaiting the fate of their homes, and the Icelandic Meteorological Office is closely monitoring the situation. The Blue Lagoon, located in Grindavik, has been closed to visitors until further notice.
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All 3,400 residents of Grindavík, a fishing town located an hour's drive from Reykjavík, have been evacuated due to a significant likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the coming days. The Icelandic government has set up a crisis center in Reykjavík and is monitoring the situation closely, warning the public to be prepared for possible ashfall and other effects of an eruption. The U.S. Embassy in Iceland has also issued an alert, urging people to stay away from the area and follow the instructions of local authorities.