Category Archives: Physical World

Reykjanes Eruption Update – March 19th, 2024

Posted on March 19, 2024 by devongeography

This eruption continues to rumble on – although not at the pace of the first few hours! Here are some of the main events /information of the past day: The eruption has now lasted longer than the last three eruptions … Continue reading →

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Reykjanes March 16th Eruption Update

Posted on March 18, 2024 by devongeography

Seems like another short-lived eruption, although there is still a little activity to report following the events of March 16th and March 17th, as described in the previous blog entry. MARCH 18th Eruption continues, but with a much lower level … Continue reading →

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Reykjanes Erupts Again Without Warning

Posted on March 17, 2024 by devongeography

Yet another eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland! This time, quite a significant one, with virtually no warning! Events of the eruption are summarised here: Eruption occurred on MARCH 16th, 2024, at 8.23 pm This is the seventh eruption … Continue reading →

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Sundhnukagigar IV – A One Day Wonder

Posted on March 17, 2024 by devongeography

More activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, but this time just a single day event. Here is a brief summary of the mini eruption: March 1st, 2024: Magma located about four kilometres deep, suggesting imminent eruption Seismic activity moving south towards Grindavík … Continue reading →

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Sundhnukagigar III – Grindavik February Eruption

Posted on February 12, 2024 by devongeography

Here we go again! The recent eruption near Grindavik lasted for only 26 hours, but still provided some dramatic scenes, as well as potential long-term disruption to the infrastructure of the area. At least the town of Grindavik was not … Continue reading →

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Guided Walk At The The Lower Otter Restoration Project – An Example Of Managed Realignment

Posted on February 7, 2024 by devongeography

The estuary of the river Otter in east Devon has been facing serious challenges connected to climate change, with sea levels predicted to rise by up to one metre by 2100, and an increased risk from sea flooding. The local … Continue reading →

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Grindavik January 2024 Eruption – The First Day

Posted on January 15, 2024 by devongeography

Following the brief eruption at Sundhnúkagígar just before Christmas, it seemed inevitable that magma would refill in the same area to create another eruption. This began on Sunday, January 14th, at 7.58 am, and was unfortunately centred very close to … Continue reading →

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What Is ‘Blue Carbon’ And Why Is It Important?

Posted on January 8, 2024 by devongeography

Are you familiar with the term ‘Blue Carbon’? Blue carbon refers to coastal and marine ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, that play a crucial role in capturing carbon and safeguarding our planet’s health. Introduce it to your classes … Continue reading →

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How Far Are You From Point Nemo?

Posted on December 30, 2023 by devongeography

How far away are you from Point Nemo? Point Nemo is the remotest place in the Pacific Ocean. Point Nemo is 2688km from the nearest land mass.

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Sundhnukagigar Eruption Update – One Day On

Posted on December 20, 2023 by devongeography

For details about the first hours of the eruption – see previous blog. For details of the build-up weeks to the eruption – see previous blogs. THE NEW ERUPTION – ONE DAY ON December 19th (pm) Some great early drone … Continue reading →

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