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The volcanic eruption series at the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain began on 18 December 2023, with an initial eruption that lasted for three days. This eruption was preceded by land uplift in the Svartsengi area, which subsequently deflated upon eruption, indicating the accumulation of magma at a depth of 4–5 km (2.5–3 mi) beneath Svartsengi.
Stunning footage has shown 100m high lava waves lap up out of an Icelandic ridge following the eruption of a volcano on the island.. The dramatic scene can be seen up to 20km away after the skies ...
Video of the volcano showed lava spewing into the air. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office , the volcano shot lava about 50 meters (about 165 feet) high and came from a fissure that ...
Lava spurts and flows after the eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, July 12, 2023 (via REUTERS) Reykjanes is a volcanic and seismic hot spot southwest of the capital Reykjavik.
An Icelandic Civil Defence official told the public broadcaster RÚV that the eruption had happened quickly and appeared to be "quite a large event". [12] The eruption was described as the largest in the area since the beginning of activity in 2021, [ 9 ] and was visible as far away as the capital Reykjavík , 42 km (26 mi) away.
Human death toll Volcano VEI Location Year Eruption Source(s) 71,000 to 250,100+ Mount Tambora: 7 Indonesia: 1815 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, Year Without a Summer: 36,000+ Krakatoa: 6 Indonesia: 1883 1883 eruption of Krakatoa: 30,000 Mount Pelée: 4 Martinique: 1902 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée: 23,000 Nevado del Ruiz: 3 Colombia: 1985 ...
Video: The Independent at site of town roadblock where there is ‘high risk of volcanic eruption’ Wednesday 22 November 2023 14:30 , Barney Davis in Reykjavik
10 November – 2023 Iceland earthquakes: Iceland declares a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes occurs near the Fagradalsfjall volcano on the Southern Peninsula. The Icelandic Meteorological Office says that an eruption could occur in the coming days. [4] 18 December – 2023 Iceland earthquakes: