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Earthquake swarm in Katla volcano caldera
Yesterday (14.12.2012) from 20:50 UTC until 22:52 UTC there was an minor earthquake swarm in Katla volcano caldera. The largest earthquake in this swarm was a magnitude 2,2 earthquake. With the depth of 0,1 km. So it was … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquakes, Hydrothermal, Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Monitoring, Swarm, Volcano
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Harmonic tremor level drops in Grímsfjall volcano
During the night. Harmonic tremor levels started to drop in Grímsfjall volcano. The reason for this harmonic tremor level increase remain unknown and unclear. But no volcano related activity has been seen or recorded so far in Grímsfjall … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquakes, Glacier flood, Grímsvötn / Grímsfjall, Harmonic tremors, Hydrothermal, Monitoring, Volcano
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Unclear what is going on in Grímsfjall volcano
It is unclear what is going on in Grímsfjall volcano at this moment. Harmonic tremor level continue to rise. They are currently way above what is normal for minor glacier floods from Grímsfjall volcano. This might be a … Continue reading
Minor glacier flood has started from Grímsfjall volcano glacier lake
A minor glacier flood has started from Grímsfjall volcano glacier lake. This glacier flood is expected to be extremely small. Since last glacier flood from Grímsfjall volcano took place earlier this year. That glacier flood was also small. … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Grímsvötn / Grímsfjall, Hydrothermal, Monitoring, Volcano
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New hydrothermal area found in Steingrímsfirði, north-west Iceland
New hydrothermal area has been found somewhere off the coast of West-Iceland. In a fjord named Steingrímsfjörður. The exact location of this hydrothermal area is not known at current time. But it’s existence was confirmed by a rock … Continue reading
Posted in Hot Springs, Hydrothermal
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Minor earthquake swarm in Katla volcano
Tonight around 22:30 UTC there was an minor earthquake swarm in Katla volcano. This earthquake swarm did last in about 20 minutes. After that the earthquake activity did drop back to normal background levels. This earthquake swarm is … Continue reading
Posted in Dike intrusions, Earthquakes, Hydrothermal, Magma, Monitoring, Swarm, Volcano
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Harmonic tremor pulse activity maybe in Hamarinn volcano
Today (02.09.2012) a harmonic tremor pulse did start in Hamarinn volcano (best guess) (Bárðarbunga volcano). This harmonic tremor pulses are intermittent and normally last for up to 20 to 30 min., at the time. What is creating them … Continue reading
Posted in Hamarinn, Harmonic tremors, Hydrothermal, Magma, Monitoring, Volcano
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Glacier flood confirmed from western Skaftárkatli cauldron
Today (30.08.2012) an glacier flood was confirmed from the western Skaftárkatli cauldron. This glacier flood is small as expected. But it did take several days longer to appear from Vatnajökull glacier then expected. Some hydro-thermal activity in Hamarinn … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hamarinn, Harmonic tremors, Hydrothermal, Magma, Monitoring, Swarm, Volcano
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Fish dying in Kleifarvatn lake due to increasing toxic and hydro-thermal activity
According to Icelandic news today. Fish has been dying in Kleifarvatn lake. But Kleifarvatn lake is inside Krísuvík volcano system. The exact reason why the fish is dying is not known at this point. But report suggests that … Continue reading
Posted in Hot Springs, Hydrothermal, Krýsuvík, Magma, Monitoring, Volcano
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Small glacier flood from Mýrdalsjökull glacier (Katla volcano)
According to Rúv News this evening. A small glacier flood started flowing from Mýrdalsjökull glacier (Katla volcano) few days ago. According to local farmer in the area. Glacier floods like this are common and several have taken place … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hydrothermal, Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Monitoring, Volcano
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