bits and pieces from the northern island.
Here is the exact location of the eruption at Eyjafjallajökull, in the Fimmvörduháls path; data from the Icelandic Meteorogical Office. Map created by us through Google Maps. UPDATE: map of the second eruption, which started in April 14, 2010 now available here. View IcelandChronicles.com: Fimmvörduháls Eruption in a larger map. In the larger map, if … Read the full article →
While the eruption in Fimmvörduháls is still of relatively small size in comparison to recent eruptions in Iceland (there is about one eruption every three years in the country), there is big uncertainty about possible future developments. The Icelandic Meteorological Institute reported an increase in the activity, with lava flowing in the Hvannárgil canyon (source). … Read the full article →
It seems that the first passenger flights have started leaving Iceland, after this morning’s cancellations. A guy staying at our guesthouse, who had his flight cancelled this morning, was informed that the flight will leave in a few hours. You can follow the departures and arrivals at the Keflavik airport’s website (in English). Meanwhile, new … Read the full article →
We have been having funny, little mini-earthquakes in the past days, and news reports linked them to volcano activity in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier area. Well, this night, around 11:30 local time, the volcano erupted, close to Fimmvörduháls, a walking path that is very popular during summer months. The exact location of the volcano is between the … Read the full article →