"We are just on our toes"
A view of Svartsengi around this time last year. Magma accumulation is now approaching 40 million cubic meters and has never been higher. mbl.is/Árni Sæberg
"The situation is calm at the moment, but we expect to see developments soon," said Ingibjörg Andrea Bergþórsdóttir, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, when contacted by mbl.is regarding the ongoing unrest on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
"Today, earthquake activity has been lower compared to recent days. The swarm at Reykjanestá has slowed down, and there have been around 15-16 earthquakes at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row. However, inflation continues, and we remain on alert," she explained.
Largest volume of magma recorded under Svartsengi
When asked about the magma volume, Bergþórsdóttir estimated it to be around 38 to nearly 40 million cubic meters—the largest volume recorded under Svartsengi since the eruptions began in December 2023. "This surpasses previous measurements in the area," she noted, adding that all responders are aware of the situation and have their plans in place.
