The ground deformation at the Svartsengi continues.
The accumulation rate has remained constant over the past few weeks. Earlier this week, news reports suggested a slowdown in activity, but recent measurements indicate a consistent speed over the preceding weeks. Pressure in the magma chamber continues to build, raising the possibility of a new magma flux from magma chamber beneath the region to the Sundhnúks crater.
The seismic activity has intensified in the Sundhnúks crater series in recent days, characterized by small earthquakes likely indicating tension release around the magma passage due to increased pressure from the Svartsengi magma chamber.
Compared to three weeks ago, lava flow from the crater has significantly decreased.
Source: Icelandic Met Office volcano activity update 3 May 2024
