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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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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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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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Sundhnúkagígar Eruption in Iceland, December 2023

Posted on December 19, 2023 by devongeography

The much anticipated eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula began at 17 minutes past 10 on the evening of Monday, December 18th. The events leading up to this point have been documented on this site in previous blog entries – here … Continue reading →

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The Lull Before The Storm – Reykjanes Volcano Diary

Posted on December 19, 2023 by devongeography

It has finally happened! After weeks of uncertainty and anticipation, the brewing magma on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland finally burst its way to the surface. The eruption began at 10.17 pm on Monday, December 18th, 2023 – the fourth … Continue reading →

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Another Week Passes – Still Waiting For The Reykjanes Eruption

Posted on November 23, 2023 by devongeography

The last blog traced the events that seemed to be building towards a significant eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. A week has since passed, and the eruption is still pending. This diary records the events as they unfolded … Continue reading →

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