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    Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi approaches 23 million cubic meters since the last eruption - 3.3.2026

      Magma has been accumulating beneath Svartsengi for around 210 days, making this the longest continuous accumulation period since the eruptive episode along the Sundhnúkur crater row began in December 2023. If magma accumulation continues at the same rate, it can be expected that by next week the total volume of magma accumulated since the last eruption will be the largest recorded between eruptions since the start of the eruptive episode. Read more
    Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi now exceeds 23 million cubic meters since the last eruption - 17.3.2026

      Land Ground uplift and magma accumulation continue at a similar rate as in recent weeks, with magma inflow slow but steady. According to model calculations, more than 23 million cubic meters of magma have now accumulated beneath Svartsengi since the last eruption in July of last year. Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi has never been greater since the beginning of this eruption sequence. Read more

    Nordic report on the impacts of a AMOC tipping urges stronger mitigation, monitoring and preparedness - 5.2.2026

      The report A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping reviews the current state of science on the impacts of potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse and provides recommendations for policy actions.

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    The weather in Iceland in 2025 - 4.2.2026

      The year 2025 was the warmest year in Iceland since measurements began. The national average temperature was 5.2 °C, which is 1.1 °C above the average for the years 1991–2020 and the highest ever recorded. Temperatures were well above average for almost every month of the year. The spring weather was exceptionally favourable; it was the warmest spring ever recorded nationwide, and May was by far the warmest May on record. In mid-May, a 10-day heatwave occurred across the entire country. It was the most significant heatwave known in Iceland for the month of May. Overall, the weather in 2025 was unusually calm, with few stormy days and generally favourable conditions. It was relatively wet at the beginning of the year but dry toward the end. Snow cover was light across the entire country.

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    SeisComP becomes the new primary earthquake monitoring system of the Icelandic Meteorological Office - 3.2.2026

      The implementation of SeisComP represents a major step forward in the development of the IMO's earthquake monitoring capabilities. Preparations have been underway for several years, and the system transition involves both technical and procedural changes aimed at improving analytical capability, data dissemination, and providing a more modern working environment for specialists.

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    The ninth eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row has ended - 5.8.2025

      Updated 5 August

      The volcanic eruption that began on 16 July on the Sundhnúkur crater row is now officially over, and a new hazard map has been issued. Despite the end of the eruption, life-threatening conditions remain in the area due to unstable lava and the potential for gas pollution. Uplift has resumed, and magma continues to accumulate beneath Svartsengi.

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    Heavy thunder and lightning in Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords - 16.7.2025

      By 11:00, more than 450 lightning strikes had been recorded since the activity began.

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    * Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi approaches 23 million cubic meters since the last eruption - 3.3.2026
    * Magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi now exceeds 23 million cubic meters since the last eruption - 17.3.2026
    * Nordic report on the impacts of a AMOC tipping urges stronger mitigation, monitoring and preparedness - 5.2.2026
    * The weather in Iceland in 2025 - 4.2.2026
    * SeisComP becomes the new primary earthquake monitoring system of the Icelandic Meteorological Office - 3.2.2026
    * The ninth eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row has ended - 5.8.2025
    * Heavy thunder and lightning in Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords - 16.7.2025