Iceland has been shaken by frequent earthquakes since the end of October. In Iceland, which saw 1000 earthquakes in 24 hours in November, what was feared happened, a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula erupted. Extensive security measures have now been taken in the region, where 4 thousand people were previously evacuated due to danger. Images from the region show a view as if taken from an apocalyptic movie.
Reykjanes PeninsulaA volcano in Turkey has finally erupted after increasing earthquakes in recent weeks. of the explosion town of GrindavikIt was stated that it started at 22.17 local time, in the north of Turkey. Photos and videos shared on social media show that the volcano spewed lava just an hour after the earthquake or seismic event was detected. Icelandic Meteorology General Directorate announced that a helicopter was sent to the region to determine the exact location and size of the explosion.
In the statement, it was stated that according to the first determinations, the explosion Reykjaviksouth of Hagafell town It was stated that it occurred near the area, and more details about the region will be examined.
It Looks Like a Powerful Explosion
Earthquakes that have occurred repeatedly around Reykjavik since the end of October have hit the region in November. It was shaken by 1000 earthquakes in 24 hours. This led to the evacuation of approximately 4,000 people from Grindavik and the collapse of the famous geothermal spa near the town. blue LakeIt caused the closure of . Grindavik is located just 42 kilometers from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Speaking to Icelandic State Television, Vidir Reynisson, a senior police officer from the civil defense unit, said that the volcano erupted rapidly and that the explosion “a very big eventHe stated that it looked like. Observing the flow of lava in all directions from a large crack in the volcano, Reynisson said, “It looks like a powerful explosion” he added.
Icelandic President Gudni Johannesson stated that their priority is to prevent loss of life and that they will make all the necessary efforts to protect nature. Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir stated that she believes that the defense measures taken in the region will have a positive impact.
Icelandic seismologist Kristin Jonsdottir told RUV that the volcano spews approximately 100 to 200 cubic meters of lava per second, and this rate is several times higher than previous eruptions in the region.
Local police raised alert levels and warned the public not to approach the area. While businesses were quickly closed, people were also prohibited from walking on the streets. The fact that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano had previously erupted in Iceland in April 2010 came to mind, and the seriousness of the measures taken was once again emphasized. The explosion at that time caused the closure of a large area of airspace in Europe due to the ash cloud it spread. This closure was unprecedented on the continent since World War II.
