Tinakula volcano in Solomon Islands erupts, sending lava toward the ocean

Tinakula volcano in Solomon Islands erupts, sending lava toward the ocean

Sentinel-2 satellite image acquired on March 11, 2024, shows Tinakula Volcano in the Solomon Islands undergoing a new effusive eruption, with lava flowing about 1 km down its western slope into the ocean. This eruption continues the activity that began in December 2018.

Bad weather disrupts seismic monitoring, magma volume at Svartsengi increasing, Iceland

Bad weather disrupts seismic monitoring, magma volume at Svartsengi increasing, Iceland

Unfavorable weather conditions have disrupted the earthquake monitoring system on Reykjanes Peninsula by dampening small events, resulting in a lower number of detected earthquakes since Saturday, March 2, 2024. Nevertheless, the volume of magma beneath Svartsengi continues to increase, which could result in a new dike intrusion and possibly an eruption with very short notice.

Magma volume rising, increased likelihood of eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

Magma volume rising, increased likelihood of eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

Magma volume beneath Svartsengi, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland continues to increase, which could result in a new dike propagation and/or volcanic eruption in the coming days, the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) reported at 14:00 UTC on March 5, 2024. Weather conditions over the next few days could affect IMO’s monitoring system.