Category Archives: Grímsvötn / Grímsfjall

Earthquake swarm north of Langjökull glacier and volcano, new hole found in Selfoss town

[Translate] Been a while since my last Katla/Iceland post. All the constant geologic activity going in Iceland leaves one to wonder if the whole island might go up a la Atlantis…. (by Jón Frímann) I think that something might be … Continue reading

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Overview of current events in Katla volcano and current status

[Translate] (by Jón Frímann) After this the events of July 8 start, it did end on the 9 July after what is most likely an minor eruption inside the Katla volcano caldera. This event is over it seems and Katla … Continue reading

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General overview of Grímsvötn eruption on 23. May 2011 at 20:33 UTC

[Translate] (by Jón Frímann) This is a general overview of Grímsvötn eruption on 23. May 2011 at 20:33 UTC. Ash cloud: The ash cloud is still going strong. It is however a bit lower then in first few days. Measurements … Continue reading

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Ash cloud moves towards UK airspace

[Translate] (by Dan Milmo and Adam Gabbatt) Ash from Iceland’s Grimsvötn volcano could affect Heathrow by the end of the week. Airlines and airports have been warned to expect ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano to arrive in UK airspace … Continue reading

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Grímsfjall/Grímsvötn volcano eruption update at 21:54 UTC

[Translate] (by Jón Frímann)This is a minor update to the Grímsfjall volcano / Grímsvötn eruption. Process of the eruption: The harmonic tremor on the SIL stations around Grímsvötn is increasing again after it did drop a little bit down earlier … Continue reading

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