A long-expected idea to build artificial lava barriers in order to armour an area around the Svartsengi Power Plant and the Blue Lagoon became real.
Barricades are supposed to protect the important infrastructure on the Reykjanes peninsula in case of an eruption. The construction is scheduled in the upcoming days or weeks. This step was approved by Iceland’s Parliament last night.
Lava blockades will be up to 6-8 meters high and are expected to be finished within 30-40 days. Gravel and soil will be used and mined from nearby Stapafell mountain. Protecting the Svartsengi Power Plant is critical as it provides water and electricity to the entire Suðurnes region.
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Source: Iceland Review 15 November 2023
Seismic activity
Over the past 24 hours, 476 quakes occurred below magnitude 2, 16 quakes with magnitude M 2-3 and 2 quakes with M > 3.
earthquakes have been reducing both in numbers and strength over the past 24 hours (see the attached earthquake plot).