Posted on Nov 15, 2023
Thousands of earthquakes have scientists watching for a volcanic eruption in Iceland : Short Wave...
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This weekend, Iceland experienced nearly 2,000 earthquakes within 48 hours. And they've kept coming since then – in swarms.
Scientists think all of this seismic activity is indicative of magma moving closer to the surface in the country's southwestern peninsula and are predicting a volcanic eruption may happen within the next few days.
Saturday the entire coastal town of Grindavik was evacuated in preparation.
This weekend, Iceland experienced nearly 2,000 earthquakes within 48 hours. And they've kept coming since then – in swarms.
Scientists think all of this seismic activity is indicative of magma moving closer to the surface in the country's southwestern peninsula and are predicting a volcanic eruption may happen within the next few days.
Saturday the entire coastal town of Grindavik was evacuated in preparation.
Thousands of earthquakes have scientists watching for a volcanic eruption in Iceland : Short Wave...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Nearly all of those evacuated were able to find residences outside of the town with only about 50 to 70 staying at an evacuation center.
Residents were allowed to briefly return later, though they were made to park outside of the city as authorities barred them from driving in.
The area has long been a hotspot for volcanic activity, with eruptions having occurred multiple times since 2021."
..."Nearly all of those evacuated were able to find residences outside of the town with only about 50 to 70 staying at an evacuation center.
Residents were allowed to briefly return later, though they were made to park outside of the city as authorities barred them from driving in.
The area has long been a hotspot for volcanic activity, with eruptions having occurred multiple times since 2021."
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I've been watching this for about a week. It's been an interesting story.
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