Krísuvík volcano, Southwestern Iceland: news & activity updates

Krysuvik-Trolladyngja volcano (Reykjanes Peninsula) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 August-9 August 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

The fissure eruption of the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system that began at around 1318 on 3 August continued at least through 9 August. Numerous small lava fountains rose along the fissure, located near the border of the previous flow field N of Fagradalsfjall, and lava flows traveled downslope to the NW. Scientists from the Institute of Earth Sciences stated that the initial flow rate was 5-10 times greater than the flow rate at the start of the 2021 eruption, based on model estimates, field data, and satellite measurements. Read all

Krísuvík Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION STARTED AT 1330Z OBS VA DTG: 03/1338Z

Krysuvik-Trolladyngja volcano (Reykjanes Peninsula) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 July-2 August 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that an intense earthquake swarm began around noon on 30 July within the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system. The earthquakes were located in an area just NE of lava field in Geldingadalir, along the dike intrusion that preceded the March-September 2021 eruption. The swarm was likely caused by a magmatic intrusion at depths of 5-7 km. Read all

Krysuvik-Trolladyngja volcano (Reykjanes Peninsula) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 27 July-2 August 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that an intense earthquake swarm began around noon on 30 July within the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system. The earthquakes were located in an area just NE of lava field in Geldingadalir, along the dike intrusion that preceded the March-September 2021 eruption. The swarm was likely caused by a magmatic intrusion at depths of 5-7 km. Read all

Krysuvik-Trolladyngja volcano (Iceland) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 January-11 January 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that the earthquake swarm at the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system that began on 21 December 2021 had ceased. Additionally, InSAR and GPS data last recorded deformation on 28 December. IMO lowered the Aviation Color Code to Yellow on 7 January. Read all