VONA message

Reykjanes

Time: 29. May 2024, 13:13 GMT

Color code:  Red 

Volcano id: 371020

Activity summary:
An effusive eruption started 12:46 UTC north east of Sýlingarfell. A thick gas rich plume is visible and lava fountaining 30-50 m in height is produced by about 1 km long fissure. Radar data indicates the presence of volcanic particles at low height (below 2 km).

Cloud height:
Volcanic particles detected up to 2 km asl

Other cloud information:
Gas rich plume reaches up to 3 km, radar data indicates particles up to 2 km.

Remarks:
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