Tilkynning um breytingu á litakóða eldfjalls

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Tími: 20. mar. 2021, 01:41

Litakóði:  Rauður 

Númer eldfjalls: 371030

Virkniyfirlit:
The eruption in Fagradalsfjall is ongoing and it is producing small lava flows which originate from a fissure 500-700 m long. The location of the fissure is defined at 63.8883, -22.26667. There are small lava fountains up to 100 m above ground level. Most likely volcanic gases are released along with the lava, and a team of scientists is currently in the field to assess its intensity. There are currently no indication of production of ash and tephra.

Hæð gosmökkvar:
No direct estimate but it is assessed not to exceed cloud coverage with tops FL060.

Aðrar upplýsingar um gosmökk:
Currently difficult to have a good estimate of volcanic plume height.

Nánar um vá:
Volcanic SO2 is expected to be drifted to the East of the country in the coming hours. Lava flows are currently a very local hazard.