Tími: 03. ágú. 2022, 15:36
Litakóði: Appelsínugulur
Númer eldfjalls: 371030
Virkniyfirlit:
An effusive eruption has started around 13:15:50 UTC in Meradalir (within the Fagradalsfjall system). An helicopter flight has confirmed its position to be 63 53,84N - 22 14,58W. The eruption is visible on webcameras and is taking place just north of Fagradalsfjall within the old lava field. Lava is extruded by a fissure about 300 m long. No ash is detected in the atmosphere.
The aviation color code is moved back to orange as the impact on air traffic is considered negligible at this stage.
Hæð gosmökkvar:
Rough estimates indicate the gas plume reaches between 500 m and 1 km.
Aðrar upplýsingar um gosmökk:
Gas release is ongoing from the fissure. No ash emission.
Nánar um vá:
More information about this volcanic system is available at: https://icelandicvolcanos.is/?volcano=KRY