VONA message

Fagradalsfjall

Time: 16. Aug 2023, 11:44 GMT

Color code:  green 

Volcano id: 371032

Activity summary:
Ten days have passed since last activity was seen in the crater close to Litli-Hrútur and since volcanic tremor reached its background level. No deformation is detected in the area and the seismic activity has decreased significantly. It seems that yet another chapter is closed in the volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula. The aviation color code for Fagradalsfjall volcanic system is moved back to green as the volcano seems to be back to its normal level of activity. Any changes or renewed activity will be reported swiftly. IMO continues to monitor the area 24H.

Cloud height:
No eruption is ongoing

Other cloud information:
No eruption is ongoing

Remarks:
It is very important to keep in mind that there are still hazards close to the eruption site. The newly formed lava is still very hot. In some areas only a thin shell has formed over the newly formed lava and beneath can be extremely hot and unsolidified lava. The edges of the newly formed lava can be unstable and large pieces of lava can fall. Gas escaping from the lava can collect in depressions. Fissures can also be in the area due to all thethe intense seismic activity that occurred before the eruption.