Ruang volcano is being covered by heavy loads of tephra resulting from two spectacular lava-fountaining episodes within two weeks (image: PVMBG)
Following the strong paroxysm episode at the volcano on 17 April, the eruptive activity decreased, characterized by "only" venting of gas and steam emissions.
Estimated volume of magma injected into the magma chamber beneath the Svartsengi region during October 2023-mid May 2024 (image: IMO)
The ground uplift persists in the Svartsengi region at a consistent rate as observed previously.