Iceland has declared a state of emergency due to a high risk of a volcanic eruption. Iceland has seen increased eruptions since 2021, a possible sign of a new era of volcanic activity. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. "The likelihood of a volcanic eruption occurring in the near future is deemed considerable," it adds. As a result of the emergency, the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions, which is close to Grindavík, was closed as a precaution.

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Persons: Ingibjorg Lilja Omarsdottir Organizations: Service, Icelandic Met, Civil Protection Agency, Geographic, Icelandic Civil Protection Agency, BBC Locations: Iceland, Grindavík, Sundhnjúkagígum, Europe