After weeks of earthquakes on the Southwestern corner of the country, an eruption started near the mountain Litli-Hrútur on the Reykjanes peninsula on July 10th. This is the third eruption  in three years in the same area. The first was in Fagradalsfjall in March 2021, and the second in Geldingadalur in August 2022.

The eruption was proceeded by weeks of thousands of smaller and bigger earthquakes, the largest measuring 5.2 on the scale. No serious damage has been caused inhabitants and authorities have opened walking trails to the eruption site.

You can follow the latest news about the eruption here