New webmap interface for earthquakes in Iceland by IMO
For all you earthquake aficionados! We at the @Vedurstofan just released a webmap interface with #earthquakes. It’s in Icelandic but...
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Sep 14, 2019
Gas measurements in Bárðarbunga
Melissa Anne Pfeffer, specialist of the Icelandic Meteorological Office in the field of ash and chemical distribution, went on a day trip...
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Icevolcan
Aug 8, 2019
Gas bubbles in Kvíárlón, southeast of Öræfajökull
The Icelandic Meteorological Office received notification last Friday from a landowner who saw unusual bubbles in Kvíárlón, southeast of...
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Icevolcan
Aug 7, 2019
Glacial outburst flood expected this month in Múlakvísl
The Met Office continues to monitor Múlakvísl river closely, as a glacial outburst flood is expected in the river this month, RÚV...
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Icevolcan
Nov 22, 2018
Sulphur Smell at Sólheimajökull Glacier
A strong sulphur smell has been noticed in the vicinity of Sólheimajökull glacier in South Iceland, the Icelandic Met Office reports. No...
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IMO
Oct 30, 2018
Overview of Öræfajökull 26/10/2018
The activity of Öræfajökull is now typical of volcanic eruptions. After the consultation meetings with the Icelandic Meteorological...
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IMO
Oct 12, 2018
100 years since Katla erupted
Today, 12 October, is the 100-year anniversary of the 1918 eruption of Katla. The volcano is considered one of the most hazardous of...
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Icevolcan
Sep 22, 2018
Sharp earthquake swarm in Öræfajökull volcano late yesterday evening
A sharp earthquake swarm was detected in Öræfajökull, one of Iceland's most powerful volcanoes. More than two dozen tremors have been...
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IMO
Apr 21, 2018
Glaciers in Iceland continue to retreat
The mass balance of the Icelandic glaciers has been negative since 1995 with the exception of the year 2015 when it became positive for...
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IMO
Apr 9, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 19 March-1 April
19 March-25 March: More than 400 earthquakes were located with the SIL measuring system of the Icelandic Meteorological Office this week,...
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Icevolcan
Mar 28, 2018
Unrest in Öræfajökull, Iceland's second deadliest volcano, continues to increase
After lying dormant for nearly more than 250 years the volcano suddenly began showing signs of growing activity in the fall of 2016....
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Icevolcan
Mar 26, 2018
Unusual smell detected in ice cave in Breiðamerkurjökull
An unusual smell was detected in an ice cave in Breiðamerkurjökull yesterday. Specialists from the Iceland Met Office are now using...
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IMO
Mar 22, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 12 March - 18 March
Around 540 earthquakes were detected by IMO's seismic network this week, similar to the previous week. More activity occurred off the...
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IMO
Mar 15, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 5 March - 11 March
Around 550 earthquakes were detected by IMO's seismic network, a little less than the previous week. No earthquake swarms occurred. Less...
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IMO
Mar 8, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 26 February - 4 March
Around 630 earthquakes were detected last week by the SIL seismic network at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, most of them were a...
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IMO
Feb 28, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 19 February - 25 February
Around 820 earthquakes were detected last week by the SIL seismic network at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, most of them were a...
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IMO
Feb 20, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 12 February - 18 February
Around 1600 earthquakes were located and reviewed this week by the Icelandic Met Office. It is probable thought that the real count of...
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IMO
Feb 14, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 5 February - 11 February
Around 500 earthquakes were detected last week by the SIL seismic network at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The largest earthquake...
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IMO
Feb 10, 2018
Earthquake 3.6 in the caldera of Öræfajökull
On the 9th February 2018 at 05:07, an earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred within the caldera of Öræfajökull volcano. Around 10...
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IMO
Feb 9, 2018
Stronger earthquake 3.6 occurred in Öræfajökull
This morning (9. February) at 05:07 an earthquake M3.6 occurred in Öræfajökull. Few smaller earthquakes have followed. Location was 3.2...
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