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.