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Over 1000 Earthquakes This Weekend

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Words by

Nanna Árnadóttir

Photos by

TommyBee

Published August 18, 2014

In all 1.115 earthquakes have been measured at and around the Bárðarbunga volcano – on the northwest corner of Vatnajökull glacier, reports RÚV.

Most of the earthquakes, roughly 800, measured 1-2 on the Richter scale though 10 measured over 3 on the Richter scale. There are no signs so far that confirm whether an eruption has begun though the situation continues to be monitored.
As reported yesterday, the Bárðarbunga volcano is now classified as “Code Yellow” by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) colour system. Specifically, code yellow means “Volcano is exhibiting signs of elevated unrest above known background level.”