Iceland Braces For “Imminent” Volcanic Eruption Warning With Just 30-Minute Warning

Iceland Braces For “Imminent” Volcanic Eruption Warning With Just 30-Minute Warning

Iceland is home to 33 active volcano systems. Authorities in Iceland are concerned about severe weather conditions ahead of an “imminent” volcanic eruption. The eruption is expected to take place in Grindavik, a fishing port around 40 kilometres from capital Reykjavik. The 4,000 residents of the city were evacuated on November 11 after magma shifting … Read more

Iceland Declares State Of Emergency After 800 Earthquakes Within 14 Hours

Iceland Declares State Of Emergency After 800 Earthquakes Within 14 Hours

Iceland declared a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, in what could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption. “The National police chief … declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik,” the … Read more