Iceland's Restless Earth: Timeline of Volcanic Activity on Reykjanes Peninsula

Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has experienced multiple volcanic eruptions since 2021 after being dormant for around 800 years. Experts suggest these fissure eruptions may continue for centuries. Significant eruptions occurred between 2021 and 2024, resulting in evacuations, lava flows, and disruptions to local infrastructure and everyday life.

The Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland has become a hotbed of volcanic activity since 2021, reawakening after roughly 800 years of dormancy.

Located just south of Reykjavik, the region faces repeated fissure eruptions that experts predict could span several centuries.

Notable eruptions since 2021 have led to lava flows, evacuations, and significant damage to local infrastructure.