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VONA message

Bárðarbunga

Time: 14. Jan 2025, 07:05 GMT

Color code: Yellow

Volcano id: 373030

Activity summary:
An intense seismic activity started at around 06.10 UTC in the area NW of the caldera. Initial estimate indicate one earthquake larger than M4 and three above M3. Last time a similar seismic activity occurred at Bárðarbunga was in 2014 when an effusive eruption started after two weeks of elevated unrest. For the time being the aviation color code is elevated to yellow, and the situation will be reassessed in the coming hours. Bárðarbunga is well monitored with 3 radars in its vicinity.

Cloud height:
No eruption.

Other cloud information:
No eruption.

Remarks:
More information about Bárðarbunga can be found at: https://icelandicvolcanos.is/?volcano=BAR