The U.S. Embassy in the capital of Reykjavik told Americans to avoid the area. The eruption, which created lava fountains about 300 feet high, was larger than expected, volcanologists in Iceland said.

Iceland Volcano Maps Show Huge Fissure, Evacuation Zone After Eruption. Published Dec 19, 2023 at 6:21 AM EST. By . ... about 24 miles southwest of the capital, Reykjavik, ...

The volcano lies about 25 miles from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. The volcano—and most of Iceland—runs between two tectonic plates, the movement of which leads to volcanic and seismic activity.

Iceland Volcano Map Shows Danger Area and Fissure After Fiery Eruption. Published Mar 17, 2024 at 8:53 AM EDT. By . ... about 30 miles southwest of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik.

Later this month, Iceland will be hosting Iceland Noir, a literary festival dedicated to thrillers and crime novels which will be attended by the likes of Hillary Clinton, Dan Brown and Neil Gaiman.