Bárðarbunga volcano
ERUPTION BRIEFING 29/8/14 1100hrs
Summary
• A ‘fissure’ eruption has commenced at Dyngjujokull (on open ground at this stage, NOT below glacier).
• Aerial photography evidence does not discount further eruption sub-glacially, which could generate ash.
• Aviation Code Red, all flights advised not to overfly in the meantime.
• Aviation Code Yellow now also issued for Askja volcano to north of current eruption site (Aviation status map at bottom of briefing).
• No ash production noted as yet.
• 131 earthquakes since midnight.
• Webcams going into overload as viewers try to access livestream viewing.
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