If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or your skin turns lobster red, you have found a zone that is too hot. The silica mud bars are usually located in cooler sections (36°C) to prevent overheating while you exfoliate.

While some locals prefer the smaller, more rugged "secret" lagoons scattered across the country, the Blue Lagoon remains the gold standard for luxury and accessibility. It’s located just 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport, making it the perfect "hot" start or finish to any Icelandic adventure.

As of the writing of this report, "The Blue Lagoon Hot" event has stabilized. Engineers have successfully re-routed the geothermal flow to bypass the lagoon, allowing the water to cool naturally.