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Re: Iceland Volcano Erupts -Govt Claims No Threat BUT Warns Gas Pollution Could Hit C
Iceland Government Claims Volcanic Eruption Poses No Threat
Icelandic fears were confirmed on Monday night when a volcano erupted following more than a month of warning signs.
9 News Australia 20 DEC 2023
The Earthtunes app, developed by Northwestern University, enables users to hear seismic activities, which are inaudible
22:17 local time on Monday night when an earthquake swarm was followed by an eruption which tore open a 2.5-mile (4km) fissure.
Rivers of lava spewed from the fissure, snaking downwards and erupting in fountains of red and gold molten rock.
In the new clip, as the fissure becomes fully formed on Monday, the sounds become quieter.
During this quieter period, the Earth's crust is no longer fracturing, allowing magma to flow freely.
'The activity is formidable, exciting and scary,' said Northwestern seismologist Suzan van der Lee, who co-developed Earthtunes.
'Iceland did the right thing by evacuating residents in nearby Grindavik and the nearby Svartsengi geothermal power plant, one of the worlds’ oldest geothermal power plants.
Following the scenes of a fiery volcanic eruption, the Icelandic Government has confirmed the volcano does not pose a threat to life. However, warnings have been issued that gas pollution could hit the city.
The terrifying sounds that hinted Icelands' volcano was ready to blow: Audio clip reveals the 'exciting and scary' seismic activity in the build up to the eruption
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