The Icelandic Meteorological Office made the situation worse by expressing concern about the potential impact on a nearby geothermal power plant.

Aerial images shared on social media show a large crack in the ground releasing steam into the air, and some cracks causing buildings and roads in Grindavik to move.

Bureau of Meteorology service and research director Matthew James Roberts emphasized the uncertainty of the situation.

We believe this intrusion is literally poised just below the Earth’s surface.
– he said, emphasizing that there is no certainty about a potential explosion and its consequences.

The affected area is located between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, which causes Iceland’s high seismic activity. The possibility of a major volcanic eruption raises concerns about disruptions across the country; This situation is reminiscent of the chaos caused by the eruption of the Eyjafjörður volcano in 2010, which led to mass flight cancellations.

Although the evacuation of Grindavik ensured the safety of its residents, the overall disaster it caused affects all of Iceland. The country is currently on high alert and awaits new reports regarding the danger of a possible volcanic eruption.