ICELAND: On August 3rd, 2022, a new fissure eruption opened up. Nearly 4000 earthquakes were detected in the first 24 hours, with the activity continuing at a strong pace. The Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland, slightly north of last year’s eruption at Fagradalsfjall mountain on Reykjanes Peninsula resumed activity after 8 months of silence.
First data also shows tremor signals, indicating that the activity is likely due to magma movement below the ground.
Iceland is a place where fire meets ice literally. It sits on top of two tectonic plates—the Eurasian plate and the North American plate.
The molten lava beneath these plates have turned Iceland into one of the most active volcanic regions in the world.
The eruptions in Iceland have an impact on North America, and the entire Northern Hemisphere.
There is usually a volcanic eruption in Iceland every 4 to 6 years. The last eruption began on March 19th, 2021, and ended in mid-September.
Source: Photo: Parker O’Halloran.
