Volcano erupts in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula - in pictures

  • Lava emerges following a volcano eruption near Grindavik, Reykjanes, Iceland. EPA
    Lava emerges following a volcano eruption near Grindavik, Reykjanes, Iceland. EPA
  • This was the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023. AFP
    This was the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023. AFP
  • Tourists stand next to a memorial in Keflavik, Iceland, to observe smoke from the volcano. AFP
    Tourists stand next to a memorial in Keflavik, Iceland, to observe smoke from the volcano. AFP
  • The nearby fishing village of Grindavik was evacuated, along with the Blue Lagoon, Iceland's famed tourist spot. AFP
    The nearby fishing village of Grindavik was evacuated, along with the Blue Lagoon, Iceland's famed tourist spot. AFP
  • Clouds of smoke rise near Grindavik. AFP
    Clouds of smoke rise near Grindavik. AFP