Seismic swarm linked to possible eruption in Grindávik
Trips are usually planned months in advance, but something may happen that prevents you from taking that plane you have dreamed of for so long. This is what is happening to those people who want to go on vacation to Iceland over the next few weeks, and they are finding out through newspapers and major television channels the situation that is occurring in an area of the country.
Is a volcanic eruption happening in Iceland?
Although hundreds of earthquakes are being recorded daily in a seismic swarm in the Grindávik area, Iceland is one of the best prepared countries in the world to withstand high seismic activity. However, the country is located in an area where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are very common, so the buildings adapt to current regulations.
On the other hand, these thousands of daily earthquakes that occur are related to a imminent volcanic eruption that may occur in the vicinity of the city of Grindávik. Now, even though the town is evacuated, it cannot be guaranteed that the magma will make it to the surface.
In any case, Reykjavikthe capital of Iceland, is located just over 50 kilometers from the epicenter of this seismic swarm and is a safe area even if a volcanic eruption occurs. Eruptions on the island are usually low explosive and do not entail serious risks.