VONA message

Reykjanes

Time: 09. May 2024, 08:28 GMT

Color code:  Orange 

Volcano id: 371020

Activity summary:
The eruption which commenced on 16 March is now over. From aerial photos, taken yesterday evening (8 May), there is no signs of active lava within the crater. Magma continues accumulating at depth underneath Svartsengi, therefore it is very likely that a new event will occur in the coming days. The aviation color code remains at orange considering the high likelihood for the next eruption.

Cloud height:
Small emission of gas and water vapor is observed.

Other cloud information:
Small emission of gas and water vapor is observed.

Remarks:
Gas dispersal forecast is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/volcanoes/fagradalsfjall-eruption/volcanic-gases/ The latest hazard map is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/volcanoes/fagradalsfjall-eruption/hazard-map/ The latest news is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/volcanic-unrest-grindavik