Experts say the eruption could last weeks after the 30,000 earthquakes recorded in the Grindavik area of Iceland
After days of anxious waiting, the volcanic eruption in Iceland near Grindavik has begun. Met Office experts said the eruption could last for “weeks” as more than 30,000 mini-earthquakes were recorded since seismic activity began three weeks ago. Icelandic authorities immediately declared a state of emergency due to the threat of an “imminent” volcanic eruption that “could wipe out the entire city of Grindavik.”
Where can you watch live coverage of the Iceland volcano eruption?
As for the differences between this outbreak and the 2010 outbreak that caused serious disruption AirplanesIt must be said that this time there is no ice cap on the top, so there would be no explosion of volcanic ash in the atmosphere.
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Because this outbreak is different than the one in 2010
In fact, it is a volcanic eruption that produces lava along a series of cracks in the Earth's crust. This is essentially the greatest danger to anyone living or staying in this area of Iceland today. A lava eruption of this type can last for weeks, meaning roads and other infrastructure could be engulfed by lava.
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How did they predict it?
The Icelandic Meteorological Office had “predicted” the eruption primarily based on the size of the intrusion. underground magma and the speed at which it moved from the depths of the earth.