The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano began erupting on Tuesday morning as residents of nearby town Grindavík and tourists of luxury resort Blue Lagoon were cleared out of the danger zone

Residents of the mostly abandoned fishing village refused to leave even as molten rock approached their homes.

The geology of Iceland never ceases to amaze, particularly with recent developments around the Sundhnúkur crater row. In an area known for its dynamic volcanic activity, new magma intrusion signals a potential eruption amid ongoing seismic events.

The Sunddhnúksgígar volcano in Iceland erupted this morning, sending lava flying and raising fears for tourists at a nearby hotspot who have been evacuated for their safety