- Visiting Iceland
- Travel Information
- FAQ
- Protected Areas
- Westfjords
- Breidafjordur
- Dynjandi in Arnarfjordur
- About the area
- Access and services
- Pay for parking
- Nature
- Culture and history
- Drone use at Dynjandi
Dynjandi in Arnarfjordur - Flatey in Breidafjordur
- Hornstrandir
- Hrisey, Reykholahreppur
- Látrabjarg
- For seafarers
Látrabjarg - Surtarbrandsgil
- Vatnsfjordur
Westfjords - North West
- North East
- Boggvistadafjall
- Dettifoss and a row of waterfalls
- Dimmuborgir
- Public park in Glerardalur
- Reservation in Svarfadardalur
- Godafoss in Thingeyjarsveit
- Hraun in Oxnadalur
- Hverastrytur in Eyjafjordur
- Hverfjall
- Krossanesborgir
- Myvatn and Laxa
- Seljahjallagil
- Skutustadagigar
- Vatnajokull National Park
- Vestmannsvatn
North East - West
- Andakill
- Bardarlaug, Snaefellsbaer
- Blautos and Innstavogsnes
- Breidafjordur
- Budahraun
- Einkunnir, Borgarbyggd
- Eldborg in Hnappadalur
- Geitland, Borgarbyggd
- Grabrokargigar, Borgarbyggd
- Grunnafjordur
- Hraunfossar, Borgarbyggd
- Husafellsskogur, Borgarbyggd
- Kalmanshellir
- Melrakkaey
- Stedji (Staupasteinn)
- The coast by Stapi and Hellnir
- Vatnshornsskogur, Skorradalur
- Snaefellsjokull National Park
West - Search by name
- East
- South West
- Akurey
- Alafoss, Mosfellsbaer
- Astjorn, Hafnarfjordur
- Astjorn and Asfjall, Hafnarfjordur
- Bakkatjorn, Seltjarnarnes
- Blafjoll Public Park
- Borgir, Kopavogur
- Bringur, Mosfellsdalur
- Burfell, Gardabaer
- Eldborg in Blafjoll
- Eldborg in Geitahlid
- Eldey, Reykjanesbaer
- The shore by Kasthusatjorn
- Fossvogsbakkar, Reykjavik
- Gardahraun, Gardabaer
- Galgahraun, Gardabaer
- Grotta, Seltjarnarnes
- Hamarinn, Hafnarfjordur
- Haubakkar, Reykjavik
- Hleinar, Hafnarfjordur
- Hlid, Alftanes
- Hvaleyrarlon and Hvaleyrarhofdi
- Kaldarhraun and Gjarnar
- Kasthusatjorn, Alftanes
- Laugaras, Reykjavik
- Litluborgir, Hafnarfjordur
- Raudholar, Reykjavik
- Reykjanes Public Park
- Skerjafjordur, Gardabaer
- Skerjafjordur, Kopavogur
- Stekkjarhraun, Hafnarfjordur
- Trollaborn, Lækjarbotnar
- Tungufoss, Mosfellsbaer
- Valhusahaed, Seltjarnarnes
- Varmarosar, Mosfellsbaer
- Vifilsstadavatn, Gardabaer
- Vigholar, Kopavogur
South West - South
- Alftaversgigar
- Arnahellir in Leitahraun
- Dverghamrar
- Dyrholaey
- Fjallabak Nature Reserve
- Geysir Area
- Gullfoss
- Herdisarvik
- Jorundur in Lambahraun
- Kerlingarfjoll
- Kirkjugolf
- Oddaflod
- Pollengi and Tunguey
- Skogafoss
- Surtsey
- Area in Thjorsardalur
- Vatnajokull National Park
- Videy in Thjorsa
- Thingvellir National Park
- Thjorsarver
South - Mývatn and Laxá
- National Parks
Protected Areas - Westfjords
- Permits in protected areas
- Operational licence
- Photography, cinematography and drone flying
- Research permit
Permits in protected areas - Drones in protected areas
- Guidelines for using drones in protected areas
- Flights in protected areas
- Apply for permit
Drones in protected areas - Volunteers
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
Visiting Iceland - Wildlife
- Air & Climate
- Air pollution during a volcanic eruption
- EU ETS
Air & Climate - Ocean & Water
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Frequently asked questions
- Biocides
- Classification and labelling – CLP
- Cosmetics
- Detergents
- Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases)
- Fuel
- Certificate for pest control
- Certificate for professional use of plant protection products
- Plant protection products
- POPs
- REACH
- Safety data sheets
- Supervision, inspection and coercive measures
Frequently asked questions - Biocides
- Classification and labelling
- CLP
- Classification
- Labelling
- Packaging and retention
Classification and labelling - Cosmetics
- Detergents
- F-gases
- Fuel
- Plant protection products
- Authorisation
- Harmonised Risk Indicators
Plant protection products - POPs
- REACH
- Fees
Chemicals - Frequently asked questions
- Importation of Alien Species
- ETS
Industry - Chemicals
- Circular Economy
- Waste
- Waste Management
Circular Economy - The Agency
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Volcanic Sites
On March 19th, 2021, a volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula. After being inactive for several months the eruption started again on August 3rd, 2022. The volcanic site has attracted thousands of visitors. Our tasks include protecting the area and monitoring air quality.
Protecting the Lava
The lava is a unique geological monument that we must respect and protect. Visitors need to leave no trace after their visit.
Please do not:
- throw stones at the lava
- make inscriptions or carvings on the lava
- leave any trash on site
Lavas are under special protection according to art. 61 of the Nature Conservation Act and therefore they must be protected from damages such as trampling, stones, or inscriptions.
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Volcanic Gas
During volcanic eruptions gas with effects on human health is released into the atmosphere. These are mainly:
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
The most common human health symptoms are eye, throat, and respiratory tract irritation. In high concentrations of SO2 people can experience difficulties in breathing.
Visitors should monitor the concentration of SO2 in the atmosphere. Information and measurements are available on the website for ambient air quality which the Environmental Agency of Iceland operates.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO)
When this colorless, odorless gas is emitted from volcanoes it can flow into low-lying areas where it can reach much higher concentrations causing serious risk. This can happen in stable atmospheric conditions.
Ambient air quality monitoring
Air pollution during a volcanic eruption
Active Volcanoes
Even when no activity can be seen in the crater the eruption is still active. Underneath the hardened top layer of lava burning hot lava can be flowing. The top layer can easily break when stepped on.
Please do not walk on the lava - it is hard to predict where the lava might open or break.
Walking on the lava can also harm geological monuments
Walking route conditions and travel updates from Safe Travel
Park Rangers
The Environmental Protection Agency’s rangers work on the hiking trail of the eruption area and inform and educate visitors on how to enjoy the beauty of nature in harmony with nature conservation in a safe way.
As Geldingadalir is classified as a dangerous area, the Icelandic Civil Protection and the local rescue team also operate in the area.
Access and equipment
The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue provides information on access to the site, route description, parking information, and what equipment travelers should bring.
General Travel Safety
Iceland offers the traveler an adventure in a spectacular landscape of stunning natural beauty. However, it can also be a harsh and inhospitable environment and it is essential to be cautious and well prepared when traveling, on the volcanic site and elsewhere.