The Blue Lagoon, a favorite tourist spot in Iceland, has been emptied because of 'increased seismic activity'.
Molten rock has been moving around in the area near the lagoon
‘Iceland is a place of continual transformation. Earthquake and volcanic powers have shaped and changed the island for thousands of years,’ the company said in a statement on its website.
‘Because of increased seismic activity in a known area, a few kilometres away from Blue Lagoon, and our unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our valued guests and staff, we initiated an evacuation of our premises today.
‘As a result, all our operations will remain closed for the remaining of today, Saturday, March 2, and tomorrow, Sunday, March 3, at which time the situation will be reassessed.’
Known for its turquoise water, the geothermal spa is on the Southern Reykjaness Peninsula just by Grindavik, a fishing town cracked open by volcanic eruptions last year.
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