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Iceland volcano: Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears
bbc ^ | 11/09/2022

Posted on 11/09/2023 12:13:54 PM PST by BenLurkin

The IMO said that magma - molten rock - was accumulating at a depth of around 5km (3m) northwest of Thorbjorn mountain.

The Blue Lagoon is easily visible from the mountain. The owners of the famed turquoise hot springs said they would close the site until 16 November out of concern for employees' welfare.

The Met Office said an earthquake of 5.0 magnitude, the largest since the increased activity began, was detected shortly past midnight on Thursday in the Fagradalsfjall volcanic area, around 30km from the capital Reykjavik.

Ingibjorg Lilja Omarsdottir of the Icelandic Civil Protection Agency has been posted to the nearby town of Grindavik to prepare for a potential evacuation of the town.

She said there was no imminent need for evacuation but that local authorities were prepared in the event of "magma appearing to rise to the surface".

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Outdoors; Science; Travel
KEYWORDS: iceland; volcano
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To: BenLurkin

Many years ago, in the Navy, i had the privilege of spending a few weeks in Keflavik Iceland and enjoyed several trips to this magical place. It’s actually the “outflow” reservoir of the nearby geothermal power station. The water is hot, in some places dangerously so, but near the resort facility it Is safely so but still hot. Anyway, it was winter when we were there but the thing that sticks in my mind is that even in the 100 degree+ water, ice crystals would form in your hair. Very unique place.

Oh, and Icelandic women are mostly gorgeous and the men are almost universally big dudes who were very protective of their women. If you understand my meaning. 😎


21 posted on 11/09/2023 4:00:50 PM PST by Afterguard
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To: BenLurkin

Latest we’re-from-the-governmemt-and-we’re-here-to-help update...

https://www.icelandreview.com/news/government-awaits-proposal-for-protective-barriers-in-reykjanes/


22 posted on 11/10/2023 3:27:13 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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Increase the number of measuring devices in the landris area

Better later than never I guess...

23 posted on 11/10/2023 3:32:04 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla

For anyone interested...

https://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/earthquakes/reykjanespeninsula/#view=table


24 posted on 11/10/2023 4:07:08 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla

They may be getting off the pot...

https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2023/11/10/mun_liggja_fyrir_a_naestu_klukkustundum/

...or not.


25 posted on 11/10/2023 5:39:18 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: BenLurkin; dfwgator
Something may be cooking...

Cambridge Volcano Seismology Live data from...

26 posted on 11/26/2023 4:34:06 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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This a terrific resource! For everything you want to know about volcanos but were afraid to ask...

VolcanosRUs

27 posted on 11/27/2023 6:42:42 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: BenLurkin
Iceland related update. Government sucks everywhere, doesn't it...

Vestmannaeyjar will not be evacuated even if the water pipeline fails The drinking water pipeline to the Vestmanna Islands is so badly damaged that it cannot be repaired and it could give way at any time. There is no need to evacuate the islands, but to transfer water there on a large scale if necessary.

28 posted on 11/28/2023 6:05:02 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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More on the pipeline issue...

Negotiated termination of employment after damage to water pipes

Okaaaay...

29 posted on 11/28/2023 6:27:59 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: BenLurkin

I think we’ve got us an eruption...


30 posted on 12/18/2023 2:22:37 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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Live in Iceland has it live on his YouTube channel.


31 posted on 12/18/2023 2:26:41 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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Confirmed...

https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2023-12-18-eldgos-hafid-a-reykjanesskaga-399921


32 posted on 12/18/2023 2:32:09 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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https://www.youtube.com/live/hvcP4kVVOnk?feature=shared

Gorgeous fountaining.

Hopefully Mama Nature will mind her manners and keep this the tourist friendly type.


33 posted on 12/18/2023 2:35:31 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla

Bttt


34 posted on 12/18/2023 2:40:26 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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More...

https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2023/12/18/eldgos_nordur_af_grindavik/


35 posted on 12/18/2023 2:43:31 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: BenLurkin

Prof. Shawn Willsey will be livestreaming in a moment.

Scare up his YouTube channel if you get a chance.


36 posted on 12/18/2023 2:52:26 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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Not good news if this take on the location is right...

https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2023-12-18-eldgos-a-reykjanesskaga-nyjustu-frettir-399923

BTW, note to the PTB over there: Missed the up to two hours notice.


37 posted on 12/18/2023 3:09:30 PM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: BenLurkin

Update!

https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2024/01/06/the_blue_lagoon_reopened_this_morning/

Eruption in 24 to 48 hrs...?


38 posted on 01/06/2024 7:18:39 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: mewzilla

bttt


39 posted on 01/06/2024 7:31:29 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Rob Tasker’s YouTube, his latest on this ask some very good questions...

https://youtu.be/ktGmfrazZw0?feature=shared

Be sure to read the comments if you get the chance.

The government of Iceland has some ‘splainin to do.


40 posted on 01/06/2024 9:09:06 AM PST by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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