Iceland’s Volcanic Puzzle: Earthquakes and Magma But No Eruptions— Yet

<p>Inrecent years, southwestern Iceland, land of geothermal wonders, has witnessed intermittent lava flows from various fissures, raising concerns about a potential eruption.</p> <p>Then, over 1,000 earthquakes were reported over 24 hours on October 25, 2023, on the&nbsp;<a href="https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/a-seismic-swarm-started-north-of-grindavik-last-night" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Reykjanes Peninsula</a>, prompting questions about when and where a significant eruption might occur. But after the massive evacuation of the town of Grindav&iacute;k (home to over 3,500 people) amid rising concerns about an eruption, the seismic activity had become less intense, delving into uncertainties and challenges faced by the Icelandic population and also scientists to comprehend and respond to this volatile situation.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-new-climate/icelands-volcanic-puzzle-earthquakes-but-no-eruptions-yet-e7405830b29a"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>