Blue Lagoon in Iceland Temporarily Closed
Blue Lagoon in Iceland is temporarily closed until Thursday (11/16/2023). Blue Lagoon is one of the popular tourist attractions in Iceland which is famous for its turquoise water and white smoke.
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| The Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular attractions in Iceland. (Photo: Anikin Dmitrii/Shutterstock) |
This closure was carried out due to concerns about increased volcanic activity.
Not only Blue Lagoon but also Silica Hotel, Spa Retreat, Retreat Hotel, Lava and Moss Restaurant
"Blue Lagoon has decided to temporarily suspend operations for a week, although the authorities did not increase the level of uncertainty during periods of seismic activity," read an announcement from Blue Lagoon, quoted from its official website, Friday (11/10/2023).
In addition to the Blue Lagoon, the closure also includes the Silica Hotel, Retreat Spa, Retreat Hotel, Lava and Moss Restaurant.
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"The main reason (we) are taking this precautionary step is our commitment to safety and well-being. We want to anticipate any disruption guests experience and reduce pressure on our employees," the announcement continued.
All guests whose bookings are affected by this temporary closure have been contacted by Blue Lagoon. They are given the option of a refund or rescheduling.
Thousands of small earthquakes occurred
Thousands of small earthquakes have caused fears of a possible volcanic eruption in Iceland.
For information, according to the Visit Iceland page, the country has 32 active volcanoes. Broadly speaking, volcanoes in Iceland erupt every five years, but since 2021 it has increased to once every 12 months.
Since the end of October 2023, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) detected more than 20,000 tremors. On Thursday (9/11/2023), as many as 1,400 tremors occurred in 24 hours from noon.
The IMO also said that magma accumulated at a depth of about five kilometers northwest of Mount Thorbjorn. Quoted from the BBC, Blue Lagoon is visible from the mountain.
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake, or the strongest since a period of increased activity, also occurred on Thursday (9/11/2023) at midnight in the Fagradalsfjall volcanic area, about 30 kilometers from the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik.