A minor glacial outburst flood has occurred in Skaftá river, Southeast Iceland, according to the Icelandic Met Office. The flood originated from Sveinstindur peak and is expected to reach its maximum today or tomorrow.
The flood could release hydrogen sulphide as it drains from Vatnajökull ice cap. The gas emissions can reach dangerous levels near the edges of the glacier. Travellers are therefore urged to stay away from the edges of Skaftárjökull, Tungnárjökull and Síðujökull glaciers while the flood is still in progress.
Also, crevasses can develop around the cauldron during the flood, causing floodwater to burst through the surface.
A minor glacial outburst flood has occurred in Skaftá river, Southeast Iceland, according to the Icelandic Met Office. The flood originated from Sveinstindur peak and is expected to reach its maximum today or tomorrow.
The flood could release hydrogen sulphide as it drains from Vatnajökull ice cap. The gas emissions can reach dangerous levels near the edges of the glacier. Travellers are therefore urged to stay away from the edges of Skaftárjökull, Tungnárjökull and Síðujökull glaciers while the flood is still in progress.
Also, crevasses can develop around the cauldron during the flood, causing floodwater to burst through the surface.
