Iceland – Esoteric news

October 3, 2016

What A Crazy Weekend for Volcanoes, Huh?

The earthquakes rattling Katla in Iceland have slowed, but a new swarm hit Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Mexico's Colima exploded impressively. The post What A Crazy Weekend for Volcanoes, Huh? appeared first on WIRED.

September 30, 2016

Earthquake Swarm at Iceland’s Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow

A new earthquake swarm at Iceland's Katla has become intense enough for officials to raise the alert status at the ice-capped volcano. The post Earthquake Swarm at Iceland's Katla Volcano Raises Alert Status to Yellow appeared first on WIRED.

August 29, 2016

Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland’s Katla Volcano

Some of the largest earthquakes in almost 40 years rocked Katla overnight, but an eruption doesn't seem to be in the works soon. The post Cluster of Big Earthquakes Rattles Iceland's Katla Volcano appeared first on WIRED.

July 22, 2016

Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again

Not all caldera are made the same, but we got to watch one type form during the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. The post Think Explosions Are the Only Way to Form Calderas? Think Again appeared first on WIRED.

June 20, 2016

Is Iceland’s Hekla Volcano Really About to Blow?

An Icelandic geologist said he thinks Hekla is ready to erupt, but without official word, it is hard to tell the real threat. The post Is Iceland's Hekla Volcano Really About to Blow? appeared first on WIRED.