Volcanic pollution from Holuhraun is expected southwest of the eruption site today (Monday) according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). The sulfur dioxide pollution could reach the capital but at a low level. Air quality in populated areas should remain good.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) gas pollution is expected south and southwest of the eruption site in the central highlands.
You can follow IMO's prediction of air quality on this interactive map, and air pollution measurements from around Iceland are here. Page is in Icelandic but each town/place is colour coded.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
GREEN Good
YELLOW Moderate
ORANGE Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
RED Unhealthy
PURPLE Very Unhealthy
MAROON Hazardous
Volcanic pollution from Holuhraun is expected southwest of the eruption site today (Monday) according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). The sulfur dioxide pollution could reach the capital but at a low level. Air quality in populated areas should remain good.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) gas pollution is expected south and southwest of the eruption site in the central highlands.
You can follow IMO's prediction of air quality on this interactive map, and air pollution measurements from around Iceland are here. Page is in Icelandic but each town/place is colour coded.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
GREEN Good
YELLOW Moderate
ORANGE Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
RED Unhealthy
PURPLE Very Unhealthy
MAROON Hazardous
