Reykjavík, 16 March 2024
Another eruption started North of Grindavík at 20:23 after short seismic activity. Lava began flowing in two directions, one towards Grindarvíkurvegur road to the West and the other reached the previous eruption site to the South.
Again, flights to and from Iceland remain unaffected and all services and excursions continue to operate as normal. This is a localised event and the nearby areas have all been successfully evacuated.
Please make sure to get in touch with our customer support if you have any concerns.
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Reykjavík, 8 February 2024
A volcanic eruption started this morning around 06:00, North of Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The fissure i about 3 km. long and is located in a similar area as the eruption site in December. It does not appear to be a threat to any major infrastructure or nearby towns.
All services in Iceland continue to operate as normal and flights to and from Iceland remain unaffected by this localised event.
People are advised to stay away from the area, respect road closures and adhere to the commands of local authorities.
Please don't hesitate to ge in touch with our customer support if you have any questions.
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Reykjavík, 15 January 2024
A volcanic eruption started on Sunday, 14 January, near Grindavík on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The town had previously been evacuated, and people are not in danger.
The eruption's effects are confined to the town and the immediate area surrounding the eruption site.
All services in Iceland are operating normally and flights to and from Iceland are operating on schedule, and disruption to flight traffic is considered highly unlikely.
Feel free to reach out to our customer support if you have any questions.
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Reykjavík, 22 December 2023
While the volcano is currently inactive, there are signs of land rising at quite a speed, indicating the potential for a new eruption soon.
Please be assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and in the event of any operational changes, we will promptly update our website.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our customer support.
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Reykjavík, 19 December 2023
Elding wishes to reassure its valued guests that our tours remain unaffected by the recent volcanic eruption on Reykjanes peninsula. As of now, the eruption does not pose a threat to flight traffic, infrastructure or the nearby areas in which our operations are conducted.
As a responsible tour operator, we continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests. Currently, there is no change to our tour schedule, and our operations will continue as usual (weather permitting). We will provide timely updates if any changes occur.
Travellers are advised to exercise caution, adhere to official guidance of the authorities and avoid travelling to the specific area affected by the volcanic activity!
For inquiries or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer support.
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