A volcanic eruption in southwest Iceland has prompted evacuations, including at nearby tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has now updated its guidance on travel to the country. It warned travellers that more eruptions are ‘likely’ and advised them to closely follow local media for any further updates. This is the ninth time the volcano has erupted since December 2023.

Authorities have evacuated families, hotel guests and tourists from Grindavík, the nearby Blue Lagoon resort, and other surrounding areas as a precaution

The Sundhnúkur volcano eruption - the ninth since December 2023 - sparked evacuations of the Blue Lagoon Iceland, a campsite and other buildings in Grindavík, a fishing town