A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Though the eruption is “significantly smaller” than the last eruption, experts said the latest volcanic activity can still “cause problems.”

The recent volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula became a surreal sight for those visiting the Blue Lagoon. Shared by Brandon, this captivating footage shows the night sky illuminated by fountains of lava rising from the eruption site.

A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the seventh time since December, spewing red lava through a 3-kilometre fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption started at 11:14pm last night (Wednesday) with little warning.

A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted on Wednesday night, becoming the seventh such event in the area since December.

Air travelers heading into Reykjavík were treated to an arresting view on Thursday evening. This video captured from an Icelandair flight shows the ongoing eruption of a volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula.

A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the seventh time since December in the southwest area of the island nation.

The repeated volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have damaged infrastructure and property in nearby town Grindavík and forced many residents to relocate for their safety.

Once again, Iceland's volcanoes are making themselves known. This touristically attractive island features 130 volcanic cones, 26 historically active volcanoes. Currently, one of them has been awakened,

A volcano in Iceland, which has erupted for the seventh time since December, sends molten lava flowing towards the Blue Lagoon, cutting off roads and threatening homes. While danger looms, awe and resilience emerge in the face of nature's raw power.