A NASA satellite image captures Iceland's latest volcanic eruption, showing lava flowing near the Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which has not affected flights, resulted in the evacuation of around 3,800 residents and is similar to past powerful eruptions in the region.

A volcanic fissure once again burst open near Iceland's Blue Lagoon, a popular geothermal spa, on Nov. 20, 2024. This #Landsat 9 satellite image from Nov. 24 is overlaid with an infrared signal to help distinguish the lava’s heat signature. https://t.co/2wuj8RTTJs 🌋 pic.twitter.com/KQkc7oh9mN — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) November 27, 2024

People staying at the world famous Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland have been evacuated following the sudden and unexpected eruption of a volcano for the seventh time in a year

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experienced another volcanic eruption on November 20, 2024, affecting major transport routes and nearing the popular Blue Lagoon spa. Prompt evacuations were executed as lava flows were captured in stunning satellite imagery.

NASA has captured satellite images of hot lava from Iceland's recent volcanic eruption. The eruption, which began on November 20, has led to lava flows reaching the Blue Lagoon spa and the town of Grindavík,

Iceland ’s Blue Lagoon has extended its closure through November 28 as a result of a nearby volcanic eruption. The resort initially closed on November 20 and intended to reopen on November 25; that has now been extended as its entire parking lot is covered by lava.