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10% of Iceland Closed as Concern Over Volcano Grows
Source info:
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| Date: | 2014-08-22 04:50:33 |
| Blog: | Dan\'s Wild Wild Science Journal  |
| URL: | http://blogs.agu.org/wildwildscience/2014/08/22/10-iceland-closed-concern-volcano-grows/ |
Summary:
Concern is increasing tonight that the Bararbunga (BOWR-Thar Boon-Ka) volcano may be getting ready to erupt. Earthquakes continue, and these type of quakes indicate that magma (Lava with high pressure gases) is moving beneath the volcano, which is much larger than the one that caused serious air travel disruptions a few years ago. Late today, Icelandic officials declared about 10% of Iceland off-limits, and is evacuating residents, hikers and campers …Content analysis:
Geographic context:
| Location | Country | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes | NZ | -44.8777 | 170.619 |
| Iceland | IS | 64.9639 | -19.0212 |
Keywords:
air travel disruptions, Bararbunga, BOWR-Thar Boon-Ka, campers, Concern Over Volcano, Earthquakes continue and these type, high pressure gases, hikers, Iceland Closed, Iceland off-limits, Icelandic officials, Lava, magma, Uncategorized
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