Category Archives: Hengill

Overview of earthquake activity in Iceland past few weeks

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jón Frímann

During the past few weeks it has been quiet in Iceland. With few earthquakes. March for instance was rather quiet month. In Week 17 there was more activity in Katla volcano, then the weeks before. There have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthquakes, Hengill, Iceland, Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Monitoring, Reykjanes Ridge | 3 Comments

Earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jón Frímann

Yesterday (21.04.2012) an earthquake swarm started in Hengill volcano at 18:57 UTC on 21.04.2012. The area in question is well known for having earthquakes swarms during past few months. It seems that this earthquake swarm is not over, … Continue reading →

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Two minor earthquake swarms in Hengill volcano

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Jón Frímann

Yesterday, last night and this morning there has been minor earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano. This earthquake swarm is more or less over for now. But it might pick up at any time. This time around only around … Continue reading →

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Earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jón Frímann

There was an earthquake swarm starting in Hengill volcano. This earthquake swarm is at the usual location, close to the hydro-thermal power plant. But this earthquakes happen as the hydro-thermal power plant pumps down cold water into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthquakes, Hengill, Iceland, Monitoring, Swarm, Volcano | 19 Comments

Small earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jón Frímann

Yesterday (17.01.2012) an small earthquake swarm started in Hengill volcano. This earthquake is in the area where Orkuveita Reykjavíkur (OR) has been pumping down cold water from the hydro-thermal power plant that they have in the area. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthquakes, Hengill, Iceland, Swarm, Volcano | 13 Comments

Overview of activity in Iceland, Spain and Canary Islands

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Jón Frímann

This is a overview of activity in Iceland, Spain and Canary Islands. This is just an short overview. So not all events are included. But it has been quiet during the Christmas holidays. Iceland During the 24 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Canary Islands, Dike intrusions, Earthquakes, El Hierro, Eruptions, Hengill, Iceland, Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Magma, Monitoring, Spain, Swarm, Tremor plots, Volcano | 9 Comments

More man made earthquakes in Hengill volcano

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jón Frímann

Since 04:49 UTC this morning (17 December, 2011) there has been an earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano. This earthquake swarm is due to hydro-thermal power production that is currently taking place in this area. But the Orkuveita Reykjavíkur … Continue reading →

Posted in Earthquakes, Hengill, Iceland, Monitoring, Volcano | 78 Comments

Short note on Hengill volcano man-made earthquake swarm

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jón Frímann

This is a short note on the Hengill volcano man-made earthquake swarm. The earthquake swarms that have been taking place in Hengill volcano are man made due to Orkuveita Reykjavíkur pumping down water at the depth of 2500 … Continue reading →

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Hengill volcano man made earthquake swarm

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jón Frímann

The man made earthquake swarm in Hengill volcano that happened today seems to have subsided, as it is most likely that Orkuveita Reykjavíkur has stopped pumping down water into the new drill hole that they where using today. … Continue reading →

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A short history of volcano eruptions in Iceland

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jón Frímann

Here is a short list of known eruptions in Iceland since the year 900 (or around that time). There might be missing eruptions because of lack of historical data. This list might not be completed from the reference … Continue reading →

Posted in Askja, Bárðarbunga, Eruptions, Grímsvötn / Grímsfjall, Hamarinn, Hekla, Hengill, History, Katla / Mýrdalsjökull, Krýsuvík, Kverkfjöll, Reykjanes, Reykjanes Ridge, Torfajökull, Volcano | 3 Comments