Volcano Watch 2023: What The Heck Is Happening By The Blue Lagoon?

Tens of thousands of earthquakes have rattled the Reykjanes peninsula since October 27, 2023, and GPS readings show ground uplift and magma accumulating 4km underground. What makes this different from the similar events in 2021, 2022 and July 2023? It’s all happening right by the Blue Lagoon, the town of Grindavík and the Svartsengi Power Plant. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Jón Trausti Sigurðarson visited the seismically active area with volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson on Nov. 8, 2023, to find our what’s going on. Read our July 2023 feature in which we spoke with Þorvaldur about the current volcanic cycle: WHO ARE WE? The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine, bringing you all the news and views on Icelandic society, music, travel, culture and more. #rvkgrapevine Join our YouTube channel for perks on perks: