{"id":241471,"date":"2023-11-16T16:10:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=241471"},"modified":"2023-11-16T16:10:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:10:44","slug":"is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iceland-in-2023-and-how-likely-is-a-volcanic-eruption-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iceland-in-2023-and-how-likely-is-a-volcanic-eruption-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to travel to Iceland in 2023 and how likely is a volcanic eruption? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of residents have been evacuated across Iceland, with a popular tourist attraction forced to close due to fears of a volcanic eruption.<\/p>\n<p>Here is everything you need to know about travelling to Iceland right now.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/road-damaged-village-grindavik-evacuated-859562384.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/police-officer-stands-crack-road-859815431-1.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-thousands-people-evacuated-icelands-859049213.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Is it safe to travel to Iceland in 2023?<\/h2>\n<p><span>Iceland<\/span> is still deemed safe to travel to and is one of the safest holiday destinations in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>However, the UK Foreign Office has warned of last-minute changes for tourists in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The website says: &quot;Earthquakes and indications of volcanic activity have increased above normal levels on the Reykjanes peninsula, southwest of Reykjavik. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;The Icelandic authorities continue to monitor the area closely, particularly the area northwest of Mt Thorbj\u00f6rn near the Svartsengi <span>power<\/span> plant and the Blue Lagoon.<\/p>\n<h2>Read more on Iceland<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-countrys-meteorological-office-said-830959658.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-countrys-meteorological-office-said-830959658.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-countrys-meteorological-office-said-830959658.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BOILING POINT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fears of &#x27;cascade&#x27; of cancelled flights over &#x27;imminent&#x27; volcano eruption<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24724467-1699900303350.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24724467-1699900303350.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24724467-1699900303350.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BOILING POINT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Volcano fears grow as huge crack billowing steam splits Iceland town in half<\/h3>\n<p>&quot;On 10 November, a Civil Protection Alert was declared after an intense swarm of earthquakes. The town of Grindav\u00edk was evacuated as a precaution. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Some roads have been closed and visitors are advised to stay away from the area. Keflavik International Airport is operating as normal.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;While there is no current eruption, it is increasingly possible that one could occur. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;You should monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities advice on travel to the area.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in News Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/newspress-collage-24754873-1700127397332.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SNOW HERE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UK&#8217;s biggest indoor Christmas funfair has unlimited rides and gigantic ice rink<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/eurostar-train-london-arrives-rotterdam-529240063.jpg\"><\/picture><span>ON TRACK <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New budget train line to challenge Eurostar with &#8216;cheaper&#8217; UK to Europe routes<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bmkpy3-legoland-family-theme-park-859584867.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BUILD UP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Legoland reveals \u2018world\u2019s first\u2019 rollercoaster coming to UK theme park in spring<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-countrys-meteorological-office-said-830959658.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BOILING POINT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fears of &#8216;cascade&#8217; of cancelled flights over &#8216;imminent&#8217; volcano eruption<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Flights are still running to and from <span>Iceland<\/span> from the UK.<\/p>\n<h2>How likely is a volcanic eruption?<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) has said there is a &quot;considerably high&quot; risk of the volcano erupting.<\/p>\n<p>And the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue warned on their website: &quot;The likelihood of a volcanic eruption is high and an eruption could be possible on a timescale of just days.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>It comes after another 800 earthquakes were measured yesterday.<\/p>\n<h2>What does Iceland&#x27;s state of emergency mean?<\/h2>\n<p>The state of emergency has resulted in more than 4,000 locals evacuated from the town of Grindav\u00edk.<\/p>\n<p>And the popular Blue Lagoon is to remain closed until at last November 30, where it will be reviewed again.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Reykjavik safe from a volcanic eruption?<\/h2>\n<p>The earthquakes are across the Reykjanes\u00a0peninsula, with the evacuated town just 35 miles from the city.<\/p>\n<p>However, Reykjavik has not been evacuated and is currently unaffected, although this could change at short notice.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aerial-view-shows-town-grindavik-859816623.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/travel\/24755497\/iceland-is-it-safe-volcanic-eruption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THOUSANDS of residents have been evacuated across Iceland, with a popular tourist attraction forced to close due to fears of a volcanic eruption. 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