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 ...
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. 😎
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/
Better later than never I guess...
For anyone interested...
https://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/earthquakes/reykjanespeninsula/#view=table
They may be getting off the pot...
https://www.mbl.is/frettir/innlent/2023/11/10/mun_liggja_fyrir_a_naestu_klukkustundum/
...or not.
Negotiated termination of employment after damage to water pipes
Okaaaay...
I think we’ve got us an eruption...
Live in Iceland has it live on his YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/live/hvcP4kVVOnk?feature=shared
Gorgeous fountaining.
Hopefully Mama Nature will mind her manners and keep this the tourist friendly type.
Bttt
Prof. Shawn Willsey will be livestreaming in a moment.
Scare up his YouTube channel if you get a chance.
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.
Update!
https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2024/01/06/the_blue_lagoon_reopened_this_morning/
Eruption in 24 to 48 hrs...?
bttt
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.
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