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Tourists Warned Against Visiting Volcanic Area in Iceland

Tourists Warned Against Visiting Volcanic Area in Iceland
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World October 27, 2024 16:00

iceland - Authorities urge caution as tourists continue to visit the Grindavík area in Iceland despite recent volcanic eruptions.

Tourists heading to the popular volcanic region have been warned of the dangers, with local authorities emphasizing the risks involved. Since the volcanic eruptions at the end of 2023, the Icelandic fishing town of Grindavík has turned into a ghost town. Despite the decreasing number of tourists due to the unpredictability of the eruptions, there are still many daredevils who act recklessly.

"Many tourists coming to Iceland have never seen lava up close," said Gunnar Schram, the police chief in the region surrounding the Icelandic volcano, which has erupted six times since December last year, as reported by The Guardian. Although the most dangerous areas have been cordoned off, visiting Grindavík is still strictly at one's own risk. The ground is still emitting steam and rocks can be scorching hot. Scientists are closely monitoring the situation, with another eruption expected in the next two months.

"It's not hard to imagine people being interested in that," Schram told The Guardian. Even Icelanders, who are accustomed to experiencing the power of nature up close, are impressed by the volcano. "But for tourists," he added, "it must be something to come to Iceland and see those things in Grindavík up close."

Despite the allure, tourists have not rushed to visit Grindavík, according to The Guardian. This hesitance is mostly due to the unpredictability of the eruptions. Additionally, Grindavík has become a true ghost town since the end of 2023, with the local community of about 3,800 people forced to migrate. Approximately 90 percent of the properties were bought out by the Icelandic government in anticipation of more volcanic eruptions.

Earlier this year, tourists were required to wear face masks when visiting Grindavík. Today, about 50 tourists visit the fishing town every day.

Despite a significant decrease in tourism in the region, there are still plenty of daredevils eager to explore the active volcano. However, they often act too carelessly, according to Dagbjartur Brynjarsson, the safety specialist of the area. For some disaster tourists, the allure of social media attention is too tempting. "There are people, mainly foreigners, who metaphorically walk on fresh lava and get very close to the crater. If something happens, no one will come to your rescue."

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