Iceland: Grindavik volcano eruption prompts new evacuations
A volcano located near the famous Blue Lagoon has erupted once again — the fifth such eruption since December. Icelandic..
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Blue Lagoon (geothermal spa)
Lake in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa in southwestern Iceland. The spa is located in a lava field 5 km (3.1 mi) from Grindavík and in front of Mount Þorbjörn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location favourable for geothermal power, and is supplied by water used in the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power station. The Blue Lagoon is approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Keflavík International Airport, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Iceland.
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Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated as volcano erupts
The nearby town of Grindavík has also been evacuated, officials have said.
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