Due to volcanic activity in southwest Iceland, the touristic Blue Lagoon area was evacuated. According to Iceland’s broadcasting corporation RUV, seismic activity occurred in the town of Grindavik at 06:30 local time. Concerned that the seismic activity might lead to a volcanic eruption, the Blue Lagoon tourist area was evacuated. The Iceland Meteorological Office reported that over 200 earthquakes have been recorded in the area since the seismic activity began.