So far we have had over 34.000 earthquakes since they started on the 24th of February. According to local officials that is more than all of 2020, even though last year was considered high in earthquakes!

34000 earthquakes so far

Another comparison is the year 2019 with 3.400 earthquakes. In general or between the years 2009-2014 we had approximately 1000-3000 earthquakes per year.

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Eruption site far away from the village

The new estimate of possible magma (lava) flow is far away from villages.

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Source: Morgunblaðið

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