Nearly constant earthquakes have plagued the main population center of Iceland in recent days, and officials warn this could be a sign of an imminent volcanic eruption.
18,000 earthquakes in one week; Deadly volcanic eruption may happen in Iceland
Icelandic Meteorological Office has confirmed that more than 18,000 earthquakes have occurred last week
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In a shocking development, the Icelandic Meteorological Office has confirmed more than 18,000 earthquakes in the region last week. Authorities also warned that this rise in seismic activities could result in a volcanic eruption. According to the Meteorological Office, more than 2,500 earthquakes were detected on Wednesday alone, and on Thursday, over 800 quakes were detected on the island.
Iceland to face a deadly volcanic eruption
Authorities revealed that the largest earthquake that jolted the island measured 5.6 on the Richter scale, and a quake at this magnitude is enough to cause damage to weak structures. Geological experts revealed that the sudden surge in seismic activities is centered around Reykjanes Peninsula, a densely populated regi
Icelandic Meteorological Office has confirmed more than 18,000 earthquakes occurring within the last week
Seismic activity is centred around Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland just south of capital Reykjavík
The largest earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale - enough to cause some damage to weak structures
The reason for the unrest is unclear, but experts say it may be due to an intrusion of magma into Earth s crust
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