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Volcanic Activity in Iceland: Live Webcams, Updates & Eruption Insights
Iceland’s ever-changing volcanic landscape is one of the most fascinating on Earth. On this page, you can follow the latest volcanic activity in Iceland through live webcam feeds, capturing real-time views of eruption sites, lava fields, and geothermal areas. Jeroen also shares frequent updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes insights through his Instagram broadcast channel, where he reports directly from the field whenever new activity begins. Whether you’re a traveler, photographer, or geology enthusiast, this page brings together everything you need to stay informed about Iceland’s volcanoes – from live visuals to first-hand observations and eruption news.
This page was last updated on October 20th 2025.
Latest Update On Volcanic Activity In Iceland
20/10/2025: We are currently awaiting a possible tenth eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar/Svartsengi areas. A new intrustion and/or eruption could occur there at any moment.
Get real-time alerts and field insights by joining Jeroen’s Instagram broadcast channel where he shares all the latest updates on all volcanic activity in Iceland!
Webcams Overlooking The Sundhnúkagígar Area Near Grindavík
These live webcam feeds overlook the area where the most recent eruptions have been taking place on Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The area is situated close to Grindavík and the Keflavík International Airport.
RÚV – All Webcams (Mosaic)
This live feed shows a combination of all 4 available RÚV webcams.
RÚV – Sýlingarfell (South)
This feed looks at the area from Sýlingarfell towards the south.
RÚV – Þorbjörn
This webcam looks at Grindavík from Þórbjörn, a mountain located south of the Svartsengi power plant.
RÚV – Sýlingarfell (North)
This feed looks at the area from Sýlingarfell towards the north.
MBL – Þorbjörn
This webcam looks at the area from Þórbjörn, a mountain next to Grindavík.
Veðurstofa – Fiber Optic Cable
This live feed shows around 30 minutes of data from 2 fiberoptic cables where one is between Ásbrú and Þorlákshöfn and the other one between Ásbrú and Háuhnúkar. This data showslive information on seismicity.
Live in Iceland Livestreams
This YouTube profile has multiple livestreams around Iceland, including the areas around the Blue Lagoon & Fagradalsfjall.
These streams can not be embedded to other pages.
Useful Links To All Data Measurements In The Area
Below are a collection of useful links that show all the relevant data to volcanic activity in Iceland such as seismicity, drum plots, GPS movements, and more.
GPS Information
Drum Plots
Volcanic Tremor Charts
Seismic Activity
Other Interesting Links
Jeroen’s Volcano-Related Blog Articles
Jeroen occasionally writes about the volcanic activity in Iceland and shares images & videos. Below are a few of his most recent volcano-related blog articles.
Behind The Shot – Iceland Eruption Covered in Steam
Behind The Shot – Iceland Eruption Covered in Steam
Podcast Interview: Guest On F-Stop Collaborate And Listen
Podcast Interview: Guest On F-Stop Collaborate And Listen
Photographing Volcanoes: A Free Webinar On Sunday April 6th!
Photographing Volcanoes: A Free Webinar On Sunday April 6th!
My 5 Favourite Drone Photographs Of 2024
My 5 Favourite Drone Photographs Of 2024
Fire Dragon – Highly Commended In Siena Drone Awards 2024
Fire Dragon – Highly Commended In Siena Drone Awards 2024
Learn About The Events Of Previous Eruptions In Iceland
Jeroen has created detailed timelines of previous eruptions in Iceland – illustrated with his own images & videos.
The Litli-Hrútur Eruption – A Timeline
The Litli-Hrútur Eruption – A Timeline
The Meradalir Eruption – A Timeline
The Meradalir Eruption – A Timeline
The Geldingadalir Eruption – A Timeline
The Geldingadalir Eruption – A Timeline
Other Volcano-Related Videos
Below are a few of Jeroen’s videos related to volcanoes and volcanic activity in Iceland.
The Fagradalsfjall Fires
A video about the first 2 Fagradalsfjall eruptions in 2021 & 2022 which showcases stark abstract footage.
Flying A Drone At The Volcano
A video explaining the pitfalls and challenges when flying a drone above an active volcanic eruption.
Steam Engulfs An Eruption
A video showing the formation of steam clouds around the July 2025 eruption of Sundhnúkagígar/Svartsengi.
Join Jeroen’s Broadcast Channel For Eruption Alerts
If you want to stay updated on the latest news in regards to volcanic activity in Iceland, make sure to subscribe to Jeroen’s Instagram broadcast channel for instant field updates, eruption reports, and live video when new activity starts.
Do You Want To Visit An Active Volcanic Eruption?
Interested in joining Jeroen on a guided hike to an active volcano? While recent eruptions have not been deemed safe enough to visit, it sometimes happens you can visit an active eruption. If and when a volcanic eruption occurs that is accessible, Jeroen will offer private guided hikes to that eruption. The best way to stay informed on when that occurs is by signing up to the photography workshop waitlist.
