Volcanic pollution from the eruption in Holuhraun is expected in a Northeast Iceland today (Monday) according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).
The strong southwest wind carries the sulfur dioxide pollution over a very narrow part of the country today and tomorrow. Air quality should remain good in all populated areas. You can follow the gas dispersion prediction on IMO's interactive map.
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 the eruption in Holuhraun is expected in a Northeast Iceland today (Monday) according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).
The strong southwest wind carries the sulfur dioxide pollution over a very narrow part of the country today and tomorrow. Air quality should remain good in all populated areas. You can follow the gas dispersion prediction on IMO's interactive map.
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
