A series of volcanic eruptions has been ongoing in the Reykjanes Peninsula, near the town of Grindavk, Iceland, since 18December 2023. The eruptions, of which there have been seven so far, began after an intense series of earthquakes in November2023. Although localised, seismic and volcanic activity has caused significant disruption across the western part of the peninsula, especially for the town of Grindavk. This Icelandic Meteorological Office photograph, taken on 18December 2023, shows the first eruption in the series, in the Sundhnksggar crater chain.Photograph credit: Icelandic Meteorological OfficeRecently featured: Mauritius fodyCaroline HillOrngeArchiveMore featured pictures