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Foreign Office shares UK travel advice for Iceland as volcanic eruptions continue

BySpotted UK

Jan 17, 2024

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to anyone heading to Iceland.

The Government department regularly updates its advice for people visiting any one of 226 countries and territories. Alerts make reference to things such a safety risks, extreme weather and illness outbreaks, among others and people are always urged to check before they travel.

Now, an urgent warning has been updated for anyone travelling to Iceland. The Foreign Office previously urged people to stay away from one area following volcanic eruptions in December.

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And the volcanic activity has continued. Keflavik International Airport remains open but there will likely be further eruptions in the coming weeks.

The Foreign Office advice reads: "Iceland is volcanic and seismically active. Recently there have been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, the latest occurring on 14 January.

"These have affected the town of Grindavik and area to the north of it. All roads to Grindavik and surrounding area are closed and you should stay away from this area.

"Keflavik International Airport has been unaffected and is operating as normal. The capital city, Reykjavik, and the rest of Iceland has not been impacted by these eruptions. It is likely there will be further eruptions in this location. You should monitor local media for updates and follow the authorities’ advice on travel to the area."