Iceland is preparing for a possible volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Scientists have little doubt that the volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland will begin to erupt in the near future. The country is seriously preparing for the possible consequences.
The peninsula has been suffering from hundreds of weak and more significant earthquakes for weeks now. Explorersweb has learned about how Icelanders are preparing to withstand nature.
A 15-kilometre-long magma tunnel has formed under Reykjanes, indicating a possible eruption.
Prime Minister urges Icelanders to stay calm, but the country is still under a state of emergency and residents of Grindavik have been forcibly evacuated.
The road was parted and some buildings were displaced due to earthquakes. People were given a few minutes to return to the fishing village and take the most necessary things. The evacuation was accompanied by rescuers and helicopters.
Over the past few years, there have been three eruptions on the peninsula, but they were farther away from populated areas. The last time volcanic activity was observed in 2021. Before that, there was an 800-year lull.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office stated,"At this stage, it is not possible to determine exactly whether and where magma can reach the surface." Volcanologists are preparing for an imminent eruption, and the country's authorities have ordered the construction of fortifications on critical infrastructure to protect them from lava.