Freeze frame of Fagradalsfjall Volcano erupting on April 1. RELATED: Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 yearsThe Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland, sprung to life on March 19, marking the area's first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.AdvertisementIceland’s Department of Emergency Management said it was not anticipating evacuations because the volcano is about a mile and a half from the nearest road."We are monitoring the situation closely and as of now it is not considered a threat to surrounding towns," Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said.