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Category Archives: Vatnajökull glacier
Deep earthquake in Hamarinn volcano
Today (25-February-2014) at 09:49 UTC an deep earthquake took place in Hamarinn volcano (is under Bárðarbunga volcano at GVP database as Loki-Fögrufjöll). This earthquake had the depth of 29,6 km and magnitude of 1,8. This means it was … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquakes, Hamarinn, Magma, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Waiting for the eastern Skaftá glacier cauldron
The glacier flood in Skaftá glacier river is almost over or is over at present time (21-January-2014). This however does not mean that everything is over. Since there are two cauldrons in the Vatnajökull glacier in the Hamarinn … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hamarinn, Hot Springs, Hydrothermal, Magma, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Glacier flood started in Skaftár glacier river
It was announced today (19-January-2014) that glacier flood has started in Skaftá glacier river (or connected rivers) from Skjaftár cauldrons in Vatnajökull glacier. Currently the water is discharging from Skaftár cauldrons at the rate of 370 m3/s according … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hamarinn, Hot Springs, Hydrothermal, Magma, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Conductivity spike in Skjálftandafljót glacier river
Last week there was an conductivity spike in Skjálfandarfljót glacier river. It is not clear what did create this conductivity spike that was detected and it’s unknown what volcano or hydrothermal area was leaking water into the river. … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hydrothermal, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Harmonic tremor detected in Þórðarhyrna volcano
On the 21-November-2013 there was an earthquake swarm in Þórðarhyrna volcano (part of Grímsfjall volcano). This was not large earthquake swarm or a strong one. With the largest earthquake just having the magnitude of 1,9. While I did … Continue reading
Interesting harmonic signals appearing around Vatnajökull glacier
In the past few hours an interesting harmonic signals have been taking place on two sil stations (so far) around Vatnajökull glacier. I do not know what is creating this harmonic tremor spikes on them, it might be … Continue reading
Posted in Hamarinn, Harmonic tremors, Hydrothermal, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Possible glacier flood from Skaftár cauldron
It is possible that glacier flood from Skaftákötlum cauldron has started some hours ago. According to Rúv, Icelandic Meteorological Office is now monitoring for signs that glacier flood has started. Changes in conductivity in glacier rives from Vatnajökull … Continue reading
Posted in Glacier flood, Hamarinn, Harmonic tremors, Hydrothermal, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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Skaftárkatlar cauldrons full of water [Updated]
According to recent pictures and from Rúv News it appears that both Skaftárkatlar cauldrons are full of water at the moment. They might burst at any moment and create glacier flood, the right cauldron has not flooded for … Continue reading
Melting of glaciers in Iceland might mean more volcano activity
In the evening news on Rúv tonight (23-July-2013) a interesting report about possible future volcano activity was being reported. A unpublished paper (according to Rúv News) reports that with more glacier melt in Iceland, more eruptions should be … Continue reading
Posted in Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Langjökull glacier - south, Langjökull volcano (north), Magma, Monitoring, Vatnajökull glacier, Volcano
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