Massive landslide and beach erosion at Reynisfjara.

Massive landslide and beach erosion at Reynisfjara.

The famous black sand beach has been dramatically altered by a landslide and also heavy erosion has carved deep into the sandy beach, in places by dozens of meters.

Where once they were accessible to visitors, the famous basalt caves of Hálsanefshellir are now in the sea.

Landslides are not uncommon in this area, the last significant one was in August 2019.

https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/nature_and_travel/2026/02/10/photos_see_the_dramatically_transformed_reynisfjara/

https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/nature_and_travel/2026/02/12/rescue_efforts_underway_at_reynisfjara_black_beach/

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