There has been a recent volcanic eruption in Iceland. The eruption began on the Sundhnúks crater row, which is situated east of Mt. Sylingafell on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Here are the details:
- Date and Time: The eruption commenced around 21:26 UTC on August 22, 2024.
- Activity Summary: It is an effusive eruption, with lava fountaining observable via cameras. The gas-rich plume is rising several hundred meters.
- Cloud Information: The gas-rich plume is drifting to the SSE (south-southeast).
- Remarks: Expect lava flow and gas pollution in the affected area.
This eruption is part of a series of volcanic events in the Sundhnúks crater row, which has seen multiple eruptions since December 2023.
Sources:
AC