Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat

[Elderberry]

The Guardian 11/10/2023

Powerful earthquakes rock country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, increasing likelihood of event

Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, signalling the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the region.

“The National police chief … declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik,” the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management said in a statement.

“Earthquakes can become larger than those that have occurred and this series of events could lead to an eruption,” the administration warned.
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The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) said an eruption could take place “in several days”.

The village of Grindavik, home to about 4,000 people, is located 1.86 miles (3km) south-west of the area where Friday’s earthquake swarm was registered. It has evacuation plans in place in case of an eruption.

More: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/10/iceland-declares-state-of-emergency-over-volcanic-eruption-threat

[Elderberry]

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Significant earthquake activity over the last 24hrs in Iceland. A state of emergency was declared by authorities and evacuations are underway in preparation for a possible volcano eruption.

Gisli Olafsson
@gislio

Department of Civil Protection @almannavarnir
 has decided to order #evacuation of #Grindavik given uncertainty in where #eruption will occur. All citizens must leave the area immediately. For information about the evacuation plan - please visit https://grindavik.is/v/26729 #reykjanes

[DefiantMassRINO]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBmwfheNo1o

[libertybele]

Yikes. 

[Elderberry]

Magma intrusion possibly extending beneath Grindavík

Icelandic Met Office

Civil Protection authorities declare emergency Level. Residents of Grindavík are advised to proceed with caution.

Significant changes have occurred in the seismic activity measured near Sundhnjúkagígar north of Grindavík and deformation observed in the Reykjanes Peninsula this afternoon. The seismic activity has moved south towards Grindavík. Based on how the seismic activity has evolved since 6 PM today, along with results from GPS measurements, there is a likelihood that a magma intrusion has extended beneath Grindavík. In light of this outcome, the police chief in Suðurnes, in cooperation with the Civil Protection Authorities, has decided to evacuate Grindavík. An emergency level of civil protection is now in effect. This is not an emergency evacuation. Residents of Grindavík are advised to proceed with caution.

At this stage, it is not possible to determine exactly whether and where magma might reach the surface. There are indications that a considerable amount of magma is moving in an area extending from Sundhnjúkagígum in the north towards Grindavík. The amount of magma involved is significantly more than what was observed in the largest magma intrusions associated with the eruptions at Fagradalsfjall. Further data is being collected to calculate models that provide a more accurate picture of the magma intrusion. It is currently not possible to say when this work will be completed.

Updated 10. November at 8pm

The seismic activity currently measured at Sundhnjúkagígar occurs within an area about 3 km northeast of Grindavík. The shallowest earthquakes measured now are at a depth of about 3-3.5 km.

The signs that can be seen now at Sundhnjúkagígar are similar to those seen on the eve of the first eruption at Fagradalsfjall in 2021 and are very similar to the seismic activity that was measured about a month before that eruption. The most likely scenario now, taking into account the activity that culminated in the onset of the March 19th 2021, is that it will take several days (rather than hours) for magma to reach the surface. 

More: https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/a-seismic-swarm-started-north-of-grindavik-last-night

[libertybele]

Iceland officials say ‘high’ volcanic eruption possibility as hundreds of earthquakes hit region

Officials in Iceland are warning Wednesday that the likelihood of a volcanic eruption remains "high" as hundreds of earthquakes continue to be recorded in recent hours.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office says since midnight, around "800 earthquakes have been measured, most of them in the middle of the magma dyke at Sundhnúk at a depth of about 3-5 km [1.8 to 3.1 miles]."

Sundhnúk is a little more than 2 miles to the north-northeast of Grindavík, a town in southwestern Iceland that has been evacuated because of the volcanic activity, according to FOX Weather.

Tourists last week reportedly fled Iceland’s world-renowned Blue Lagoon geothermal spa after earthquakes rocked the surrounding area, forcing the spa to temporarily close the bathing spot.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/iceland-officials-say-high-volcanic-eruption-possibility-hundreds-earthquakes-hit-region

[DefiantMassRINO]

https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/a-seismic-swarm-started-north-of-grindavik-last-night
Situation unchanged since yesterday

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[Gefn]

A Monstrous Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Could Be Imminent — Why Meteorologists Are So Concerned

celand may be on the cusp of another volcanic eruption, and you can keep an eye on the situation through these live feeds.

Icelandic meteorologists are concerned that an eruption near the fishing town of Grindavik is imminent. The Reykjanes peninsula of southwestern Iceland has experienced more than 10,000 earthquakes, with magnitudes of 2.7 to 4.5, since October 24. The tremors, plus satellite data that shows ongoing land deformation, are a sign that magma might be rising towards the surface.

Whether it’s to stay informed about the potential for a volcanic eruption, or to admire the Icelandic landscapes, here are several livestreams that viewers can watch.

But first, a little background.

https://www.inverse.com/science/iceland-volcano-eruption-imminent

[Gefn]

From above article *snip*

Live From Iceland shows webcam livestreams from around the country. The Svartsengi channel shows a feed from Þorbjörn mountain.

Two RÚV webstreams are currently operating from the peninsula, and the news agency has plans to add more cameras.

The RÚV liveblog and the Icelandic Meteorological Office’s X account are other ways to get steady, local updates on the volcanic eruption that might be just on the horizon.

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[catfish1957]

A Monstrous Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Could Be Imminent — Why Meteorologists Are So Concerned

https://www.inverse.com/science/iceland-volcano-eruption-imminent

So Meteorlogists are doubling as Seismologist in Iceland nowadays?

See it now....  Rejajvik forecast .....  High today -5, with a 20% chance  of pyroclastic flow.

[DCPatriot]

So Meteorlogists are doubling as Seismologist in Iceland nowadays?

See it now....  Rejajvik forecast .....  High today -5, with a 20% chance  of pyroclastic flow.

Remember reading about recent ocean bed eruptions affecting the Atlantic