If you've been following the latest geological news, you'll have noticed the brand new eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. It's a classic example of an eruption of relatively fluid lava simultaneously at multiple points along a fissure in the earth, resulting in "curtains of fire". These fascinating phenomena provide a spectacular glimpse into the geologic processes driving eruptions.
“This is hands down one of the rarest volcano footage I’ve ever seen and possibly the first and only drone shot in the world showing a volcanic fissure opening up in real time. This was captured in Iceland two days ago by Jakob Vegerfors - shared with his permission.”
The eruption by Litli-Hrútur near the Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir eruptions started monday the 10th of July at 16:40. Watch live feeds from our webcams with spectacular views of Iceland. Our streaming cameras are placed all around Iceland and broadcast 24/7. The ultimate slow TV!
This is the RÚV English live blog on the eruption at Litli-Hrútur - stay with us for the latest informationA lot of smoke is coming from the eruption and wildfires on the groundThe power and productivity of the volcanic eruption that began at Litli-Hrútur on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Monday has been significantly reduced. However, it has more power than the eruptions of recent yearsThe hiking trail to the site is closed - it will not reopen until, at the very earliest, Saturday, when a decision on that will be taken
A magma corridor lies under the town of GrindavíkA fissure could open anywhere in that magma corridorThe town has been evacuated. The evacuation was announced at midnightCivil Defence declared a Level of DangerEmergency responders were called out of Grindavík around 4amResidents who left Grindavík yesterday are asked to call the Red Cross on phone 1717 and register their departureA natural disaster expert makes it clear that this is a very large event
Looking towards the eruption near Sundhnúkagígar, north of Grindavík, from Mt. Þorbjörn. The eruption started December 18th at 22:17:17. Watch live feeds from our webcams with spectacular views of Iceland. Our streaming cameras are placed all around Iceland and broadcast 24/7. The ultimate slow TV!
Attached: 2 images Helicopter observations updated #Reykjanes #volcano🌋 eruption to 4km/2.5mi fissure centered at 63.887N, 22.372W. This is many times bigger than 2021-2023 #Fagradalsfjall eruptions. https://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/volcanoes/vona-notifications/?nr=497 #Iceland #geology
Iceland can make a new twist on an old joke...
Q: Why did the lava flow cross the road?
A: What road?
The eruption started northeast of Sýlingafell before 1pm on Wednesday.There was an intense earthquake in the Sundhnúks crater series since shortly before 11am.Grindavík, the Blue Lagoon and the power plant in Svartsengi were evacuated before noon.The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the police chief in Suðurnes, has declared a state of emergency due to the eruption.More magma had accumulated under Svartsengi than before the previous eruption.Activity in the eruption had declined significantly by Thursday morning.