The now-dormant volcano under South Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull glacier is showing signs of increased activity; but there is no indication the eruption is starting up again.
The increased activity began yesterday afternoon and has been sporadic since, RUV reports. Fluctuations in volcanic intensity are normal after a recent eruption.
Volcanoes show signs of activity as they move and settle down and the ongoing energy spikes do not automatically mean that the volcano is starting up again – although it clearly could, says Icelandic Met Office geophysicist Gunnar Gudmundsson.
Photo: Anders Peter Amsnæs
As a private individual I cannot seem to find up-to-date information concerning Katla. Reports (in the UK newspapers) suggest that the recent eruption of the adjacent volcano – Eyajafsjallajokull – normally act as a trigger for the much larger Hekla. Is this correct? and are there any signs of increasing seismic activity which could point to an eruption? Whatever your reply I give you my word of honour that I will not disseminate any information you may care to provide. This enquiry is not just idle curiosity, we have another house in Spain and I am loath to book flights until I know more. Also as a private investor I need to be aware of any “forces of nature” that could affect my planning.
Thank you in anticipation, Adrian Dewey