Volcanoes in Iceland
Straddling the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a hotspot for volcanic activity. In fact, volcanoes are such a big part of Iceland’s unique appeal that we operate a Volcano Hotline, notifying you of potential trips to visit live eruptions at short notice such as the ‘tourist-friendly’ eruption in July 2023 on the Reykjanes Peninsula. As long as the authorities have declared that an eruption site is safe to visit, it is often possible to arrange trips to view the action up-close, sometimes via helicopter flights and Superjeep expeditions depending on the location.
A spectacular eruption occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in late December 2023, following weeks of expectation. This has been followed by recurring short-lived eruptions in the same area in 2024. This pattern of eruptions looks likely to continue over the coming months in this specific area of south west Iceland ensuring Iceland lives up to its fiery reputation.
