Iceland on the Brink: Volcanic Tremors and Eruption Threaten Region

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Iceland on the Brink: Volcanic Tremors and Eruption Threaten Region
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Iceland has experienced another 800 earthquakes since midnight, following the detection of sulfur dioxide gas, indicating that magma is near the surface. The earthquakes are occurring in a magma dyke at a depth of two to three miles, with signs of deformation and ongoing magma flow. The likelihood of a volcanic eruption remains high, and the most probable location would be the magma dyke. Iceland is under a state of emergency, with thousands of residents evacuated from the earthquake-affected area.

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