The Blue Lagoon had initially closed Nov. 9 after a swarm of more than 1,000 earthquakes in 24 hours, then decided to reopen again Sunday, before quickly closing again for the volcanic eruption ...

The Sky Lagoon is only a 15-minute drive from downtown Reykjavík, so it was more convenient to access during my trip. Unlike at the Blue Lagoon, I immediately felt a sense of calm when I walked in.

The Blue Lagoon, Silica Hotel, Retreat Spa, Retreat Hotel, Lava, and Moss Restaurant are the facilities closed until 7 a.m. on Nov. 16, at which a reopening or continued closure will be assessed.

Iceland has evacuated its world-famous Blue Lagoon due to nearby seismic activity that suggests an “imminent” volcanic eruption, the country’s public broadcaster RÚV reported Saturday ...

As well as the Blue Lagoon, the peninsula is home to Iceland’s main airport, Keflavik International. Iceland is one of the most active volcanic areas on the planet.