Holuhraun pollution prediction: gas pollution expected north of the eruption site today 1686

According to the Icelandic Met office (IMO) gas pollution from the Holuhraun eruption is expected today (Wednesday) north of the eruption site.

Tomorrow (Thursday) light winds are forecasted early in the day so gas pollution will mostly affect the eruption site in the central highlands. Winds will increase from the south by afternoon so pollution will move northwards. 

Holuhraun pollution This uninhabited area in the central highlands will be affected at noon tomorrow. Map by the Icelandic Met Office

 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

GREEN      Good
YELLOW   Moderate
ORANGE   Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
RED             Unhealthy
PURPLE    Very Unhealthy
MAROON  Hazardous

According to the Icelandic Met office (IMO) gas pollution from the Holuhraun eruption is expected today (Wednesday) north of the eruption site.

Tomorrow (Thursday) light winds are forecasted early in the day so gas pollution will mostly affect the eruption site in the central highlands. Winds will increase from the south by afternoon so pollution will move northwards. 

Holuhraun pollution This uninhabited area in the central highlands will be affected at noon tomorrow. Map by the Icelandic Met Office

 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

GREEN      Good
YELLOW   Moderate
ORANGE   Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
RED             Unhealthy
PURPLE    Very Unhealthy
MAROON  Hazardous