A small volcanic fissure eruption began near Reykjavik on Wednesday, with some now flocking to witness the spectacle first-hand. The guidance that has since come out may have left some Brits with mixed messages.
Travel firms are looking to utilise the spectacle to kickstart tourism, while meteorologists say that people should stay away from the active volcano. A code red had been declared to stop planes from flying over the site where the eruption occurred, but this has not disrupted any flights so far and the Keflavik Airport remains open.
The eruption took place in an uninhabited valley which can be seen from Reykjavik, but there is no direct threat to the city and other nearby populated areas at this time. Even so, officials have warned that further volcanic eruptions could occur and have urged people to avoid the site due to the gasses such as sulphur dioxide that were released during the fissure.
