The meltwater rate has been increasing since the last update. The IMO’s hydrologists measured 1600 cubic meters per second at 10:15 and 12:20 local time today in Gígjukvísl.
The latest measurements confirm estimated forecasts and if continue to be in line with them, the glacial flood will likely reach its peak on Sunday. Based on the latest data, the maximum discharge rate is expected to be about 4000 m3/s.
The ice sheet has continued to drop and reached already about 27 m in total subsidence.
Higher-than-usual gas emissions levels have been detected at the glacier rim of the volcano.
Recent eruptions at the volcano occurred every 5-10 years and based on current measurements and observations, volcanologists agree that an impending eruption is highly expected.
Source: Icelandic Meteorological Office volcano activity update 3 December 2021
