VONA message

Reykjanes

Time: 18. Dec 2023, 23:32 GMT

Color code:  Orange 

Volcano id: 371020

Activity summary:
The eruption which commenced at 22.17 UTC nearby Sundhnúkagigar is originating from a fissure located roughly at N 63° 54' 20.08", W 22° 21' 04.86'' (dag, min sec). The precise location will be confirmed as soon as the helicopter will survey the area. Vigorous lava fountains are clearly visible from cameras and the radar images indicate the presence of ash to an altitude of 2 km asl.

Cloud height:
500m asl.

Other cloud information:
The fissure plume is observable from cameras and radar. The height is apx. 500m asl. and does not contain any ash.

Remarks:
https://icelandicvolcanos.is/?volcano=REY More information on background activity, eruptive scenarios and volcanic hazards is available at icelandicvolcanoes.is/?volcano=REY.