The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police and the District Commissioner of Police in North East Iceland have declared a Civil Protection Uncertainty phase due to seismic unrest on the ocean floor north of Iceland. The declaration follows the intense earthquake activity which began on January 28. The current swarm began on Wednesday February 14.
Read more: Scientists unsure what's going around Grímsey: Massive earthquake swarm might have peaked
A 5.2 magnitude event early Monday morning (February 19) and the ongoing earthquake swarm are the causes for the declaration of a uncertainty phase.
The Icelandic Civil Protection Agency notes that the earthquakes have been in an area known for earthquakes, and that the the current swarm resembles a second earthquake in 2013, when a 5.4 magnitude quake was detected.
A second uncertainty phase is in effect for Öræfajökull volcano in S.E. Iceland.
Read more: Uncertainty phase still in effect for Öræfajökull volcano
Uncertainty phase/level is characterized by an event which has already started and could lead to a threat to people, properties, communities or the environment. At this stage the collaboration and coordination between the Civil Protection Authorities and stakeholders begins. Monitoring, assessment, research and evaluation of the situation is increased. The event is defined and a hazard assessment is conducted regularly.
There is seldom advance warning of an earthquake. Therefore, it is important to take security measures ahead of time and to learn how to respond. For more information on how to respond to an earthquake check the website of the Civil Protection Agency.
The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police and the District Commissioner of Police in North East Iceland have declared a Civil Protection Uncertainty phase due to seismic unrest on the ocean floor north of Iceland. The declaration follows the intense earthquake activity which began on January 28. The current swarm began on Wednesday February 14.
Read more: Scientists unsure what's going around Grímsey: Massive earthquake swarm might have peaked
A 5.2 magnitude event early Monday morning (February 19) and the ongoing earthquake swarm are the causes for the declaration of a uncertainty phase.
The Icelandic Civil Protection Agency notes that the earthquakes have been in an area known for earthquakes, and that the the current swarm resembles a second earthquake in 2013, when a 5.4 magnitude quake was detected.
A second uncertainty phase is in effect for Öræfajökull volcano in S.E. Iceland.
Read more: Uncertainty phase still in effect for Öræfajökull volcano
Uncertainty phase/level is characterized by an event which has already started and could lead to a threat to people, properties, communities or the environment. At this stage the collaboration and coordination between the Civil Protection Authorities and stakeholders begins. Monitoring, assessment, research and evaluation of the situation is increased. The event is defined and a hazard assessment is conducted regularly.
There is seldom advance warning of an earthquake. Therefore, it is important to take security measures ahead of time and to learn how to respond. For more information on how to respond to an earthquake check the website of the Civil Protection Agency.
