Aug 22, 2024: First Moments of the New Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
IMO Update: August 16, 2024: Magma intrusion and a possible eruption on the Sundhnúkar crater row can begin at any time
Uplift and magma accumulation at a steady rate for the last few days
Volume of magma under Svartsengi estimated to be greater than before the last eruption on May 29
Seismicity steady with about 60-90 earthquakes recorded per day
Hazard assessment can be seen here, valid until August 20 unless conditions change
Seismicity has been fairly steady in recent days, with about 60 to 90 earthquakes recorded per day. Most of the earthquakes are small, under a magnitude 1.0, in the area from Mt. Stóra-Skógfell to Grindavík. This is similar to the activity observed in the past two weeks.
Uplift and magma accumulation have been occurring at a fairly steady rate in recent days. Model calculations also show that the volume of magma under Svartsengi is now estimated to be greater than it was before the last eruption, which began on May 29. Before the last eruption, magma accumulation continued for two weeks after reaching previous thresholds before an eruption began.
When comparing the activity before previous eruptions and magma intrusions, the current seismic activity along with the uplift shows clear signs that a magma intrusion and even an eruption could begin at any time. Based on the last eruption, continued magma accumulation could potentially be required for an additional 2-3 weeks before a new eruption starts.
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This camera is situated on the southern tip of Þorbjörn. Þorbjörn is a 243 m high volcanic mountain next to the town of Grindavík.
More AfarTV Coverage of this pending eruption:
Cam A Livestream (4K Ultra HD): • 🔴 Live Now: 24/7 Iceland Volcanic Eru...
Cam B Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/1LW30NarkRc
Detailed Multi-cam https://www.youtube.com/live/-8OGrKEKYOA
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