Peninsula, between Fagradalsfjall and
Kleifarvatn - the largest of which was a magnitude
5.6 earthquake in the vicinity of Núpshíðarháls, which occurred at 13:43 on
20th October. The maps displayed here show ground deformation associated with
movement on faults during the period 16th-22nd October.The large signal shown
in the vicinity of Skolahraun represents movement of up to 5 cm
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Hazard zoning has been carried out for most or all towns and villages in relevant areas in the north, west and east (see map below), as well as local hazard zoning for some individual farms or recreation areas.
Evacuation maps for those towns, as well as evacuation plans in collaboration with the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police
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hours, green three hours and dark green three and a half hours from the source (see enlarged map).
The flood risk assessment above was used to redefine the prohibited area 17 Oct. 2014, see maps on the Bárðarbunga web of the Civil Protection Department of the NCIP. An update was made 13 February 2015 which does not affect the flood risk assessment above
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at the mapping of the surface of the largest glaciers using laser technology from airplane. The project is endorsed by the Icelandic Polar Year Commission. It set out in September 2008, comprising Hofsjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Eyjafjallajökull, Eiríksjökull and Snæfellsjökull.
The outlines of Icelandic glaciers have been registered, using maps, aerial photographs and satellite images. The data has been
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The spectacle of Aurora Borealis requires dark and partly clear skies.
IMO provides combined information on aurora activity, cloud cover, sunlight and moonlight, in order to provide aurora forecasts.
The map of Iceland shows forecast of cloud cover. Green areas are cloudy and white clear skies. Move the slider below the cloud cover maps, or click directly
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resources, knowledge and experience. The parties involved in the project have combined their efforts so that all available information can be accessed in one place.
Information on various types of outdoor activities, Icelandic nature and weather are among the topics on the web page. Furthermore, there are links to maps, information on road conditions, weather forecasts, recreation and more.
The web
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the chosen front-page next time the web-site is visited by the same user:
Forecasts Maps of wind, temperature and precipitation are more prominent. For safety reasons, it has become easier to locate where and when storms are likely to be severe.
Observations Minima and maxima from automatic stations are presented, since midnight and since an hour ago. Same information from manned stations
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resources, knowledge and experience. The parties involved in the project have combined their efforts so that all available information can be accessed in one place.
Information on various types of outdoor activities, Icelandic nature and weather are among the topics on the web page. Furthermore, there are links to maps, information on road conditions, weather forecasts, recreation and more.
The web
/about-imo/news/nr/1959
knowledge and experience. The parties involved in the project have combined their efforts so that all available information can be accessed in one place.
Information on various types of outdoor activities, Icelandic nature and weather are among the topics on the web site. Furthermore, there are links to maps, information on road conditions, weather forecasts, recreation and more.
Tourists
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in Reykjavík
6.3.2013
As everyone is aware of, very bad weather is prevalent in all of the country. Reykjavík is unusually hard hit by winds and snow. Following is the weather forecast, issued at 15:58, but users of the web are advised to observe the frequently updated maps/about-imo/news/nr/2665