No signs of impending eruption.
“There are indications that a small glacial outburst flood is occurring in the river Múlakvísl, which originates in Mýrdalsjökull glacier, where the volcano Katla is located,” according to icelandreview.com.
Authorities have declared “a level of uncertainty because of the flood, which is believed to have started on July 2. ”
“… it is uncertain where the flood originates. Hydrogen sulfide is being carried into Múlakvísl and travelers are asked not to stop by the river because of dangerous gases, mbl.is reports.
Conductivity has also increased in the river Jökulsá, which originates in the Mýrdalsjökull glacial tongue Sólheimajökull, a popular tourist destination.
“It isn’t unusual that a leak or minor flood of this kind comes from Mýrdalsjökull in the summer and it’s possible that the flow of water will increase,” a statement from the Met Office reads. “Data doesn’t indicate any bigger events following the flood but it is possible that a larger flood could happen suddenly with little notice….Exactly three years ago to the date a major flood occurred in the river, destroying the old bridge and tearing a hole in the Ring Road which interrupted the tourist season.
No signs of impending eruption
According to volcanodiscovery.com, even though earthquakes have been more frequent under the volcano recently, most were small and shallow. “It is unknown whether these relate to magmatic movements inside the volcano, increased hydrothermal activity or are adjustments of the ice cap due to increased melting.”
“Currently, there are no signs of an impending eruption at Katla.”
http://icelandreview.com/news/2014/07/09/small-glacial-outburst-flood-south-iceland
Thanks to Wanda for this link
