Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 recorded in Askja this morning

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Askja volcanic system shortly after 9:30 this morning, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Quakes of this size are not common in the area, and no aftershocks have been detected so far. “This does happen from time to time and doesn’t …

Víti crater at Askja Volcano

Signs of Activity Stir at Iceland’s Askja Volcano

Recent developments at Iceland’s Askja volcano have ignited both excitement and apprehension among experts as indicators of heightened volcanic activity emerge. Over the past two years, the land around Askja has risen by 70 cm, a telltale sign of a subterranean buildup of magma estimated at 20 million cubic …