An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 has hit Iceland during the early morning of November 11th. The Icelandic town of Grindavik has suffered greatly due to crevices caused by the earthquake that have opened up and damaged infrastructure, causing reason for concern.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 has hit Iceland during the early morning of November 11th. The Icelandic town of Grindavik has suffered greatly due to crevices caused by the earthquake that have opened up and damaged infrastructure, causing reason for concern. The authorities have evacuated all civilians in an attempt to relocate people to a safer place. Unfortunately, these sudden earthquakes may soon be the least of the authorities worries, as many believe that this is an omen that a volcanic eruption may follow.
Scientists have discovered that the movement of magma underground has caused hundreds of earthquakes to occur in Grindavik, risking the triggering of an eruption from the Fagradalsfjall volcano. Iceland has an infamous reputation of being home to many active volcanic sites, many of which have broken several world records. This Nordic country sits on a ‘hotspot’, a geographical term for an area where magma is being pushed upwards towards the surface from the mantle of the Earth, far underground. This magma is extraordinarily hot and is found notably in other parts of the world where volcanic activity is high.
The volcano in question has been active in recent years, with volcanic fissure vents opening and an eruption happening in February of 2021. Both occurrences have been traced back to a ‘hotspot’ that lies beneath the volcano, stretching approximately 17km underground, connecting to the Earth’s mantle. It is likely that if there is an eruption after recent events, this source of magma will trigger it.
Authorities have informed locals not to panic, stating that, “we have a good amount of time to react”. Many have even been able to return home to grab the bare necessities and household pets.
Scientists are currently keeping a close eye on volcanic activity and authorities are keeping the nearby population safe. Now for many, all there is to do is to wait for updates.
By Nathan S
Carre’s Grammar School Newsroom
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Excellent and very informative article Nathan!
Well Done Nathan!
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Very interesting and enjoyable Nathan u should be teaching our English
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Really good stuff nath very informative read learnt so much. Made me feel like I was almost there !!
Extremely informative can’t wait to read your next article !
This really makes me think about the people of iceland , we feel for you iceland . Our young journalists have a great future ahead of us .
Thankyou for sharing
Amazing Article
This is brilliant and very informative and I feel as though I’ve learnt so much about the current situation in Iceland. Well done Nathan.
Great article Nathan
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Absolutely fantastic! Well done, Nath!👏👏👏 You really nailed it with your insightful analysis and captivating storytelling. Keep up the great work!
A bit repetitive in the beginning, but an otherwise good article
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Wow! 🥶🥶 that was quite a read👍, well done nathan!
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Very informative article, Nathan. Well done!
Very informative, Nathan – well done! Of particular interest as I have been fortunate enough to visit Grindavik on Geography fieldwork with the sixth form!
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Fantastic work and super informative! Can’t wait to see your next article.