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Lava flow continues from fissure eruption near Bárðarbunga

The fissure eruption continues in Iceland. The length of the lava stream is now about 16.8 km.

I am looking forward to visiting Iceland next week.

On 5th September:

Bardarbunga Photo taken 5th September at 0939 by Olafur Freyr Gíslason.

Bardarbunga Photo taken 5th September at 0939 by Olafur Freyr Gíslason.

  • The eruptive activity at Holuhraun continues at similar intensity. Lava flows at similar rates as yesterday. The lava is flowing towards East but widens slightly towards North. The main flow follows the river bed of Jökulsá á Fjöllum. No explosive activity due to the lava and river water interaction has been observed, but steam rises from the lava.
  • Forecasts indicate that high concentrations of sulphuric gases may be expected in the northern part of the Eastern fjords, Fljótsdalur, Hérað, Jökuldalur, and Vopnafjörður. High concentrations could occur in other areas as well.
The extent of the lava, Thursday morning. The edge (yellow line) is creeping closer to mountain Vaðalda

The extent of the lava, Thursday morning. The edge (yellow line) is creeping closer to mountain Vaðalda

 

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