Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland evacuated after sudden volcanic eruption

The Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland was evacuated after a volcano erupted unexpectedly on the Reykjanes Peninsula. This marks the seventh eruption in a year from a volcano that had been dormant for 800 years. The eruption began late Wednesday, creating a fissure about three kilometers long. Lava has spread to the spa's parking lot and damaged a service building. Around 200 guests were safely relocated to other hotels. Authorities reported gas emissions in the area but stated there is no threat to air travel. The nearby town of Grindavík, previously evacuated, remains under observation as infrastructure has been affected by the ongoing eruptions.