Icelandic authorities continue to monitor the Fagradalsfjall volcano after its eruption on Wednesday, saying there’s still a lot of pressure that needs to be surveyed. The site of the eruption is about one kilometre northeast of the main crater active during an eruption last year which lasted from March until September. “Around 400 earthquakes have been measured and they are fewer and smaller than before the eruption,” the Icelandic Meteorological Office said in a statement Thursday morning local time. Icelandic authorities are cautioning people to stay away from the site until more surveying and measurements are taken. “It is likely that pollution can be detected due to the gas release and people are strongly advised against approaching the eruption until further notice as the situation is uncertain,” the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.

Source: CBC News August 04, 2022 20:34 UTC