Location: Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest Iceland
Event: The Icelandic Meteorological (Met) Office and news media reported a new volcanic eruption started at 7:57a.m., north of Grindavik, which is 26 miles (42 km) due southwest of Reykjavik, on the Reykjanes Peninsula, on January 14, 2024. Iceland Civil Protection is asking the public not to go to the site while responders assess the situation. Authorities have evacuated the area.
There are no current impacts to flight operations at Keflavik Airport (KEF). Airlines will base their flight operation decisions on ash forecasts and other factors from the Icelandic Met Office and its partners.
U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news and government websites for detailed information and to follow Civil Protection instructions.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid the area.
· Follow the instructions of Icelandic authorities, Icelandic Civil Defense (https://www.facebook.com/Almannavarnir/).
· Monitor volcanic activity at:https://www.vedur.is/um-vi/frettir/jardskjalftahrina-nordan-vid-grindavik-hofst-i-nott, https://en.vedur.is/ andhttps://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/.
· Monitor local media outlets for updates, including the online National Broadcasting service,RUV, (also athttps://www.facebook.com/ruvenglish).
· Follow the latest alerts on https://safetravel.is/and @safetravel.
Assistance
U.S. Embassy Reykjavik, Iceland 
+354-595-2248 (after hours)
Contact Reykjavik Consular
https://is.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Iceland Country Information
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