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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Icevolcan
Oct 25, 2018
Magma Collecting Under Öræfajökull Volcano
Measurements at Öræfajökull volcano indicate that magma is collecting in a magma chamber under the glacier on top of the volcano, RÚV...
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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 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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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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Icevolcan
Feb 19, 2018
Grímsey earthquake swarm still gathering strength: 64 powerful 3+ quakes in past 48h
The earthquake swarm at Grímsey island on the north coast of Iceland which began on Wednesday last week has continued over the weekend....
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Icevolcan
Feb 16, 2018
Iceland's northernmost point trembles: Hundreds of tremors in submarine rift valley in past 48 h
A beautiful small island, Grímsey is home to the northernmost settlement in Iceland. Photo/Visit Akureyri. Inhabitants of Grímsey island,...
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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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IMO
Feb 6, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 29 January - 4 February
Around 570 earthquakes were detected by the IMO's SIL seismic network this week, considerably more than last week then around 400...
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IMO
Jan 31, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 22 January - 28 January
About 400 earthquakes were detected by the IMO's SIL seismic network, a bit more than the last week. Most activity was in N-Iceland. An...
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IMO
Jan 24, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 15 January - 21 January
Around 300 earthquakes were detected last week by the SIL seismic network at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The largest earthquakes...
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Iceland Monitor
Jan 18, 2018
A 3.2 earthquake in Öræfajökull last night
An earthquake measuring 3.2 occurred at 02:14 AM in the North Eastern part of Öræfajökull volcano. There are no signs of an eruption...
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IMO
Jan 16, 2018
Earthquakes: Week overview 8 January - 14 January
Around 220 earthquakes were detected last week by the SIL seismic network at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The largest earthquake...
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