Massive Volcano Eruption Rocks Southwest Iceland

Massive Volcano Eruption Rocks Southwest Iceland

Technology

A massive volcano erupted in southwest Iceland following numerous earthquakes in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Concerns are raised about the eruption’s proximity to major infrastructure, including the Svartsengi geothermal power plant. Social media is ablaze with footage of enormous lava plumes, which are larger and more powerful than previous eruptions. The nearby town of Grindavík had been evacuated prior to the eruption. This is the fourth eruption to occur in the Reykjanes Peninsula in three years.

Hidden Reservoir of Water in New Zealand May Explain Slow-Slip Earthquakes

Hidden Reservoir of Water in New Zealand May Explain Slow-Slip Earthquakes

Business

Scientists have discovered a hidden reservoir of water in New Zealand that might be responsible for the occurrence of slow-slip earthquakes. These silent earthquakes take place over weeks or months and are thought to be dampened by water. The finding suggests that the presence of water in fault lines could be one of the reasons why New Zealand is prone to slow-slip earthquakes. Studying these events is important for predicting future earthquakes accurately.