Mount Fagradalsfjall had already erupted in July this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after a series of earthquakes sparked fears of a volcanic eruption.

Thousands of residents in the southwestern city of Grindavík were ordered to evacuate as a precaution, with deep cracks tearing through the concrete and blocking the nearby tourist resort, the Blue Lagoon.

There is now a “significant probability” of an eruption for the Fagradalsfjall volcano Days full of violent earthquakes.

According to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO), large amounts of magma (molten rock) spread underground and can escape.

Is it still safe to travel to Iceland?

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is still safe for tourists to travel to Iceland for the time being, but several warnings have been issued.

Saturday’s warning, which remains in effect Tuesday, said: “Earthquakes and signs of volcanic activity have exceeded normal levels on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of Reykjavik.”

“Icelandic authorities continue to monitor the area closely, particularly the area northwest of Mount Thorbjörn near the Svartsengi power plant and the Blue Lagoon.”

“On November 10, a civil protection warning was issued following a violent earthquake swarm.

“The town of Grindavík was evacuated as a precaution.

Blue Lagoon, geothermal spa, in Reykjavik, Iceland,

The Blue Lagoon is closed as a precaution (Photo: Shutterstock)

The access road to the Blue Lagoon has been closed to prevent incidents in the area in the event of a possible volcanic eruption.

The access road to the Blue Lagoon has been closed to prevent incidents in the area in the event of a possible volcanic eruption (Photo: Shutterstock)

“Some roads are closed and visitors are advised to stay away from the area.”

“Keflavik International Airport is operating normally.”

“Although there is currently no outbreak, the risk of an outbreak is increasing.”

“You should monitor local media for updates and follow advice from authorities regarding travel to the region.”

People are advised to contact the Icelandic Meteorological Office, Safe Travel Island and Almannavarnadeild via Facebook and Facebook X pages for the latest updates.

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