Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula began erupting in March 2021 after nearly 800 years of dormancy, producing spectacular lava fountains and flows that attracted thousands of visitors. The eruption continued intermittently through 2023, representing a new phase of volcanic activity in the region. The accessible location made it one of the most-watched volcanic eruptions in history.

The Fagradalsfjall eruption inspired contemporary Icelandic poetry celebrating the return of volcanic activity to the Reykjanes Peninsula and exploring themes of geological renewal and human fascination with raw natural power. Icelandic poets like Sjón and others have written about the eruption's beauty and danger, contributing to Nordic literary traditions that engage with volcanic landscapes as sources of both aesthetic wonder and existential reflection on humanity's place within Earth's dynamic systems.