Aug 22, 2024: First Moments of the New Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

IMO Update: August 16, 2024: Magma intrusion and a possible eruption on the Sundhnúkar crater row can begin at any time

- Uplift and magma accumulation at a steady rate for the last few days
- Volume of magma under Svartsengi estimated to be greater than before the last eruption on May 29
- Seismicity steady with about 60-90 earthquakes recorded per day
- Hazard assessment can be seen here, valid until August 20 unless conditions change
- Seismicity has been fairly steady in recent days, with about 60 to 90 earthquakes recorded per day. Most of the earthquakes are small, under a magnitude 1.0, in the area from Mt. Stóra-Skógfell to Grindavík. This is similar to the activity observed in the past two weeks.

Uplift and magma accumulation have been occurring at a fairly steady rate in recent days. Model calculations also show that the volume of magma under Svartsengi is now estimated to be greater than it was before the last eruption, which began on May 29. Before the last eruption, magma accumulation continued for two weeks after reaching previous thresholds before an eruption began.

When comparing the activity before previous eruptions and magma intrusions, the current seismic activity along with the uplift shows clear signs that a magma intrusion and even an eruption could begin at any time. Based on the last eruption, continued magma accumulation could potentially be required for an additional 2-3 weeks before a new eruption starts.
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This camera is situated on the southern tip of Þorbjörn. Þorbjörn is a 243 m high volcanic mountain next to the town of Grindavík.

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[theamoore]

Thanks for recording…missed the start live. 😢

[lavenderlamp]

Thank you for this - wow! What an amazing catch. "Lava fountain" doesn't do this justice.

[lizab]

Wow! There it goes again! So powerful!!

[markg]

It would be great to hear what this sounds like

[montylc]

One of the most terrifying sights known to man....but necessary. They would not have the land they live on if not for the spreading center.

[jackcarswell]

Dang it, I was there and missed seeing it by one measly day. ARRGGHHH

[zainmudassir]

I like how camera bows down in front of eruption

[rksuchitra]

Non explosive basaltic lava flows 🤍 Mother Nature making new landforms 🤍