Eruption activity remains stable – Gas pollution spreads widely

Volcanic activity at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row has remained fairly stable overnight. The eruption continues from a single crater, with lava flowing eastward and spreading out across the lava field within 1 km of the crater. Movement at the outer edges of the lava field is minimal or slow.

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Highest sulfur pollution in Reykjavík since start of volcanic unrest

This is stated in a morning update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office’s Natural Hazards Monitoring Unit. According to the report, gas pollution will drift to the north-northwest in the morning and may be detected in the Reykjanes and Suðurnesjabær areas. As the day progresses, the pollution is expected to shift northward and may be noticed in Vogar, the Capital Area, Borgarnes, and Akranes.

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Advised against traveling to eruption sites

Volcanic haze has been measured in many parts of the country this morning, but with increasing southeasterly winds, it is expected to lessen in many areas throughout the day. Calm weather is forecast for tomorrow, which may cause the haze to become noticeable again.

Gas dispersion forecasts are available on the Icelandic Meteorological Office website:
https://www.vedur.is/eldfjoll/eldgos-a-reykjanesi/gasmengun
Air quality information can be found on the website of the Environment Agency of Iceland:
https://loftgaedi.is