Earlier ttoday, seismic tremor measurements of the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) gave a strong indication that an eruption beneath Dyngjujökull outlet was occurring. Dyngjökull is is a part of the Bárðarbunga volcanic system in Vatnajökull glacier. According to IMO tremor levels decreased during the afternoon, although intense earthquake activity continues.
Scientists from the IMO and the University of Iceland made today an over-flight to Bárðarbunga and the north-western region of the Vatnajökull ice-cap in clear conditions. IMO reports that both visual observations and radar measurements confirmed no significant changes on the surface of Vatnajökull glacier. Likewise, there were no signs of floodwater draining from the ice margin.
In light of the intense, ongoing earthquake activity and crustal deformation at Bárðarbunga, the Icelandic Meteorological Office has decided that the aviation colour-code should remain ‘red’.
The situation will be reassessed tomorrow morning.
Earlier ttoday, seismic tremor measurements of the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) gave a strong indication that an eruption beneath Dyngjujökull outlet was occurring. Dyngjökull is is a part of the Bárðarbunga volcanic system in Vatnajökull glacier. According to IMO tremor levels decreased during the afternoon, although intense earthquake activity continues.
Scientists from the IMO and the University of Iceland made today an over-flight to Bárðarbunga and the north-western region of the Vatnajökull ice-cap in clear conditions. IMO reports that both visual observations and radar measurements confirmed no significant changes on the surface of Vatnajökull glacier. Likewise, there were no signs of floodwater draining from the ice margin.
In light of the intense, ongoing earthquake activity and crustal deformation at Bárðarbunga, the Icelandic Meteorological Office has decided that the aviation colour-code should remain ‘red’.
The situation will be reassessed tomorrow morning.
