settlements have spread closer to historically active earthquake faults.
It can be expected that large earthquakes on the eastern Reykjanes peninsula will affect surrounding areas (capital region, Grindavík, Þorlákshöfn, Hveragerði and Reykjanesbær). Such earthquakes would be felt by all people in the affected area, many people might be frightened and leave their homes. Heavy
furniture could
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