South Iceland is in a state of emergency on the Reykjavík peninsula after a volcano erupted. That is the fourth since December, whereas this time probably the most touristic space of the nation, the Blue Lake, has additionally been affected. On the identical time, issues are raised as it’s thought of one of many strongest, whereas scientists are anxious that it threatens even the water provide pipeline of the area.
On the identical time, nevertheless, issues are additionally expressed about the potential of growing harmful chemical compounds, if the lava will get near the ocean. In keeping with Iceland's public broadcaster (RUV), scientists clarify that “if the lava, which is alkaline, comes into contact with seawater, chlorine fumes might be produced.” On the identical time, specialists warn that if the lava is available in season with sea water, this interplay may cause “small explosions”.
Additionally learn: Unimaginable photographs from the brand new eruption of the volcano in Iceland (vids+pics)
Lava facilities are getting dangerously shut, says Iceland's director of civil safety, Vídir Reynisson. In consequence, vehicular site visitors within the space has been stopped whereas residents have additionally been faraway from the hazard zones.
The Blue Lagoon was created within the coronary heart of a volcanic panorama, accidentally when an overflow of water from an influence plant fashioned a pure pool which slowly grew. The popularity of the medicinal properties of the milky blue water and white siliceous mud on the backside of the lake started to draw native swimmers after which guests to the nation who made it one of the common sights all through the of time.
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A brand new #eruption began in Iceland, and once more superb footage IS coming from there. @BSteinbekk #iceland #BREAKING #BREAKING_NEWS #nature #volcano #geology pic.twitter.com/2gwtoihzSb
— earthy_things (@earthy_things) March 17, 2024
Video from one other angle displaying the start of the #eruption , seen from a webcam in Þorbirn. The video is at 5 occasions the velocity.#Iceland #Reykjanes #Grindavik #Volcano #Volcaniceruption pic.twitter.com/BzECnXYzn5
— Shadab Javed (@JShadab1) March 16, 2024
Iceland volcano erupts for the fourth time within the 4 months 🇮🇸 pic.twitter.com/lTIdOUiHRG
— UltimateMaster (@ultimateemaster) March 17, 2024
The second the 4th eruption since December began #Iceland #Svartsengi #Reykjanes #Grindavik #Volcano pic.twitter.com/Wz2Mnr7szK
— Joe 🇮🇸 (@JBCOYS99) March 16, 2024
🌋 Unimaginable view of the brand new eruption in Iceland this night!!!
The Coast Guard helicopter squad flew with scientists to the volcano that began within the Sundhnúkagígar sequence tonight between Hagafell and Stóra-Skógfell.
The flight was with the scientists to evaluate the extent… pic.twitter.com/WJILRbVp8V
— Reside Storm Chasers (@LiveStormChaser) March 17, 2024
From final night time's coastguard helicopter video #Iceland #volcano pic.twitter.com/vSYQVthd8H
— Duncan (@shaksper) March 17, 2024
This picture provides a implausible perspective of all the eruption web site. That is shot wanting in the direction of north.#Iceland #eruptions #reykjanes #grindavik #Svartsengi #volcano #Icelandvolcano pic.twitter.com/S9zKRo7Y8L
— Shadab Javed (@JShadab1) March 17, 2024
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