A volcano erupted to the south of Iceland's capital on Tuesday, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red that triggered the evacuation of tourists and residents, although air traffic continued as normal.

A volcano has erupted to the south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, triggering evacuations of tourists and residents in the area. Emergency services evacuated the nearby Blue Lagoon luxury spa just hours before the eruption after a warning from geologists.