According to the National Broadcasting Service, gas pollution from the Holuhraun eruption rose to 5400µg/m3 last night in Höfn in Hornafjörður, Southeast Iceland, prompting the Environment Agency of Iceland to contact residents via text message this morning cautioning them to keep inside with windows closed and radiators turned on.
Gas pollution in the area has since decreased and measured 2400µg/m3 at 9 am this morning. Pollution from the eruption will continue to affect areas in Southeast Iceland today. However, pollution will likely spread to northern regions tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22).
According to the National Broadcasting Service, gas pollution from the Holuhraun eruption rose to 5400µg/m3 last night in Höfn in Hornafjörður, Southeast Iceland, prompting the Environment Agency of Iceland to contact residents via text message this morning cautioning them to keep inside with windows closed and radiators turned on.
Gas pollution in the area has since decreased and measured 2400µg/m3 at 9 am this morning. Pollution from the eruption will continue to affect areas in Southeast Iceland today. However, pollution will likely spread to northern regions tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22).
