Satellites watched bright burning lava surge toward Iceland's Blue Lagoon following a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Steady volcanic activity continues to approach the iconic Blue Lagoon resort on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, following the eruption last week. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported Thursday that lava flows are expanding east and southeast from the eruptive vent near Fagradalsfjall.

A lava stream from a volcanic eruption in West Iceland is brighter than the lights of the city's nearby capital, new infrared images show.

A NASA satellite image captures Iceland's latest volcanic eruption, showing lava flowing near the Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which has not affected flights, resulted in the evacuation of around 3,800 residents and is similar to past powerful eruptions in the region.