Estimated combined seismic energy released: 9.7 x 109 joules (2.68 megawatt hours, equivalent to 2.31 tons of TNT) More info
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Current activity of Bardarbunga volcano, Iceland: An intense seismic crisis started at Bárdarbunga volcano on 16 August 2014 and is continuing at the time of writing (23 Aug). It may or may not lead to a volcanic eruption, possibly under the Vatnajökull ice cap. Follow updates as news come in!
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