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Iceland braces for a volcanic eruption (Up close)
Dec 14, 2023
The podcast discusses the potential eruption of a volcano in Iceland and the precautionary evacuation of a town. It explores the geological factors behind the increased seismic activity, the discovery of a new corridor of magma, and the cyclical nature of volcanic activity. Additionally, the hosts explore the remixing in country music and the concept of 'up close' in different contexts.
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- The accumulation of magma in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has led to increased seismic activity and the potential for a volcanic eruption.
- Possible outcomes include a volcanic eruption in a nearby volcano, magma surfacing at any point along its path, eruptions in the ocean causing ash cloud formation, or a peaceful resolution with the magma cooling and the seismic activity slowing down.
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Increased seismic activity and accumulation of magma in Iceland
In early November, Iceland experienced an alarming increase in seismic activity, with 900 earthquakes in a single day. This increased activity is attributed to the accumulation of magma under the Reikjens Peninsula. A newly formed 15 kilometer long corridor of magma has been discovered, extending inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The accumulation of magma, which is 2 to 5 kilometers underground, has caused the ground to rise 8 millimeters per day, creating a crack in the earth in the town of Grindevic. The situation is concerning as it could lead to a volcanic eruption.
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