VONA message

Krýsuvík

Time: 22. Dec 2021, 02:22 GMT

Color code:  Orange 

Volcano id: 371030

Activity summary:
We are observing increased seismic activity 2-4 km NE of the crater in Geldingadalir (Fagradalsfjall) since yesterday at 18:00. The activity increased dramatically at 00:30 today and is still high with 1-10 earthquakes registered every minute. Roughly 900 earthquakes have been automatically detected since yesterday in the area with the largest earthquake M3.3.

Cloud height:
No eruption ongoing.

Other cloud information:
No eruption ongoing.

Remarks:
Volcanic hazards persist in the area including: gas pollution, high temperatures in the vicinity and within the lava field, earthquakes, rock falls.