Breaking: Fourth Eruption in the SWAT Volcanic Area

🌋The fourth eruption in the SWAT volcanic area has started, causing evacuation and potential damage to nearby infrastructure.

🚨The Icelandic Mets office had issued warnings about an imminent eruption, but the exact timing couldn't be predicted.

🔥The eruption is happening close to the Sinki geothermal power plant and the popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.

🌍Preventive measures, such as building dikes and sealing off the area, have been implemented to minimize the impact on infrastructure and the environment.

⏰Only about 15 minutes before the eruption, signs of the magma moving towards the surface were detected.

What is the current status of the eruption?

—The eruption started about an hour ago, and lava is moving towards the south and east.

How many people have been evacuated?

—About 5 to 600 people in the area have been evacuated, including visitors to the Blue Lagoon.

Is this eruption expected?

—Yes, there were indications of an imminent eruption in the area, although the exact timing couldn't be predicted.

What measures have been taken to protect the geothermal power plant and the Blue Lagoon?

—Preventive dikes have been built in the area, and efforts are underway to seal off vulnerable areas.

How much time was there between the signs of magma movement and the eruption?

—Approximately 15 minutes of lead time was observed before the eruption broke through the surface.

04:28The fourth eruption in the SWAT volcanic area just started, resulting in the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon and nearby houses.

05:09Currently, the lava from a 2 kilometer-long fissure is moving south, towards Grindvik.

06:28The eruption was expected, with warnings issued by the Icelandic Mets office.

06:33The eruption is happening close to the Sinki geothermal power plant and the Blue Lagoon.

06:55Preventive measures, such as building dikes and sealing off the area, are being implemented.