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Quakes rock southwestern Iceland as volcanic eruption looms
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 10, 2023
Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, indicating the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption. The Icelandic Met Office stated that an eruption could occur in the coming days. The village of Grindavik, located near the earthquake...
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Published on November 12, 2023 - 02:39
Iceland: Earthquake swarm, threat of volcanic eruptions in coming days | Oneindia News
Iceland has declared a state of emergency, with police officials urging residents to evacuate the coastal town of Grindavík following an intense wave of earthquakes in the southwest of the country linked to a possible volcanic eruption. Nearly 800 quakes were recorded between midnight and 2 p.m. on Friday, with the shallowest at a depth of 3-3.5 kilometres (1.86-2.18 miles), according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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