The Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland’s Volcanic Eruptions May Last Decades – Possibly Centuries

The beginning of a long, disruptive volcanic episode near Iceland’s capital.
Iceland faces a prolonged volcanic threat on the Reykjanes Peninsula, impacting key infrastructure and 70% of the population. Ongoing scientific analysis aims to predict future eruptions and their consequences using seismic and geochemical data.

Ongoing Volcanic Threats in Iceland
Using local earthquake and geochemical data, researchers predict Iceland’s ongoing volcanic eruptions may continue on and off for years to decades, threatening the country’s most densely populated region and vital infrastructure.