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Grindavík Opened To The Public
On Monday, October 21, authorities will open Grindavík to the public. The decision was announced during a meeting of the Grindavík earthquake committee. The Suðurnes Police Chief stresses that people entering Grindavík do so on their own responsibility and that the town…
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Volcanic Eruption Has Begun On Reykjanes Peninsula
A new eruption began along the Sundhnúksgígar crater row at 21:26 Thursday. The length of the fissure is currently unknown, but the Icelandic Meteorological Office reports that it is still extending to the north and south. Seismic activity is currently strongest toward…
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VIDEO: Reykjanes Eruption Decreasing In Intensity, Still Magnificent
The eruption that began on the Reykjanes peninsula December 18 continues to emit fountains of lava, though the 4 km fissure that initially opened has consolidated down to two active vents at the time of writing. An eruption began on the Reykjanes…
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UPDATED: Eruption Has Begun At Sundhnúkagígar, Emergency/Distress Phase Announced
An eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula around 22:17, in the area between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell, just north of the town of Grindavík and east of the Blue Lagoon and Svartsengi Power Plant. The fissure is estimated to be over 3 km…
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Majority Of Magma May Has Solidified, Eruption Still Possible
Professor of Geophysics at the University of Iceland Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson says about 90% of the magma channel near Grindavík has solidified, RÚV reports. However, a fresh magma intrusion may still form through the same tunnel. The location near Sundhnúkur, just north…
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Rapid Ground Uplift Near Svartsengi
The ground near Svartsengi on the Reykjanes Peninsula is currently rising more rapidly than it did prior to the November 10 earthquake swarm. Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson stated in a conversation with mbl.is on November 19 that ground uplift measures 5.5 times faster…
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In Pictures: Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes
As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials and valuables, new photos from the town have been published by our colleagues from RÚV. Significant damage can be seen throughout Grindavík…
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Animal Welfare Coalition Urges Abandoned Pets Be Evacuated From Grindavík
Sunday, November 12, a coalition of six animal welfare groups issued a statement urging authorities to permit them to evacuate abandoned animals from the Grindavík area. Grindavík was evacuated on Friday, November 10, due to an increased threat of a volcanic eruption.…
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Magma Beneath Grindavík At 800 Metres Below Surface
Magma collecting underneath Grindavík is measured at a depth of 800 metres at the shallowest point, according to GPS measurements from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Following a dense and intense series of earthquakes on Nov. 10, a magma intrusion has formed on…
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Eruption Probable In Near Future
The Icelandic Meteorological Office says the likelihood of an eruption is now significant following weeks of seismic activity in the Eldvörp-Svartsengi volcanic system that centred heavily on the Sundhnúkar crater row on November 10. The geological unrest came to a head on Friday…
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UPDATES: Emergency/Distress Phase Announced, Grindavík Ordered To Evacuate
With the town of Grindavík now evacuated, we will not be updating this thread any further. UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2023 — 23:55 The Icelandic Met Office reports that a dike formation has likely formed beneath the town of Grindavík. With the magma…
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Blue Lagoon Closes Amid Earthquakes, Eruption Concerns
The Blue Lagoon announced Thursday morning it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity in the area and measured accumulation of magma underground in the region. The popular tourist destination will remain closed until Nov. 16. In…
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Preparations Underway To Protect Hot Water Pipelines Amid Possible Eruption
Due to the possible eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities have started transporting building materials to defend hot water pipelines in the area. The pipelines originate from the Svartsengi Power Plant, moving hot water throughout the region. In the event of an…
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Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns
Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it is suspending tours to the Blue Lagoon due to ongoing safety concerns on the Reykjanes peninsula. Tours were halted as of noon…
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Grindavík Evacuation Plan Published As Earthquakes Continue
Another larger earthquake – this time measuring magnitude 3.6 – was recorded on the morning of November 6 on the Reykjanes peninsula. The tremor follows a series of earthquakes in the area, as magma continues to collect beneath Mt. Þorbjörn. The siesmic…