Iceland’s latest volcanic drama is cooling down—literally! After a Netflix-worthy build-up of earthquakes and magma warnings, the Svartsengi volcanic system finally erupted Monday night. But don’t panic—lava flows are already slowing, and flights are still soaring smoothly.
The Eruption: Chill Vibes Only?
Scientists had been side-eyeing this region for weeks, and their predictions paid off. The Icelandic Met Office confirmed Wednesday that the lava’s intensity is dropping, sparing the nearby evacuated town. Halldor Geirsson, a geophysics expert, says this eruption might wrap up soon… or pull a ‘2021 Fagradalsfjall’ and linger for months.
Why Your Travel Plans Are Safe
Good news for wanderlusters: The Reykjanes Peninsula eruptions haven’t disrupted flights, even with Keflavik Airport nearby. Monday’s show was bigger than recent years, but experts say it’s no threat to air travel. So, book those tickets to chase Northern Lights guilt-free!
After a Netflix-worthy build-up of earthquakes and magma warnings, the Svartsengi volcanic system finally erupted Monday night. But don’t panic—lava flows are already slowing, and flights are still soaring smoothly. 
Halldor Geirsson, a geophysics expert, says this eruption might wrap up soon… or pull a ‘2021 Fagradalsfjall’ and linger for months. 
Monday’s show was bigger than recent years, but experts say it’s no threat to air travel. So, book those tickets to chase Northern Lights guilt-free! 
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