Understanding the Tectonic Activity in Iceland

The podcast episode discusses the tectonic activity in Iceland, where two continental plates, the North American plate and the Eurasian plate, are splitting apart, creating an opening in the crust. This movement results in the formation of magma, which can either fill the crust or erupt to the surface. The recent earthquakes and tremors in Iceland indicate a potential eruption, and the formation of a lateral wall of magma suggests an imminent volcanic event.