Now imagine being told to evacuate the resort and spa immediately.
Well, a wave of lava is slowly rolling towards the popular tourist destination.
The glowing flow of lava rolled east and west from the fissure, according to a NASA Earth Observatorystatement.
Lava from the eruption on November 20. This image emphasizes the lava’s heat signature.© NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey and VIIRS day-night band data from the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership.
In fact, some plane passengers were thrilled to watch the fiery spectacle from the clouds.
Before 2021, the Reykjanes volcanic system lay dormant forabout 800 years.
Now, the peninsula is experiencing anew geological era.
An annotated view of the lava flow, showing the location of Blue Lagoon. © NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey and VIIRS day-night band data from the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership.
He said that the fissure seemed to be spreading north.
Now, as I stand here, I can see the fissure creeping northwards.
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A view of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, taken in 2011. © Peter Collins/Flickr
