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Icesheet in Grímsvötn subsiding

GPS measurements are showing that the icesheet in Grímsvötn has started subsiding which indicates that a flood is likely starting.

26. November 2021
Picture: Björn Oddson

GPS measurements are showing that the icesheet in Grímsvötn has started subsiding which indicates that a flood is likely starting. Grímsvötn is the most active volcanic system in Iceland and in the heart of Vatnajökull National Park.

The police has issued a warning for travelers to Grímsvötn and Grímsfjall, on and infront of Skeiðarárjökull outlet glacier and rivers. More here: English | Lögreglan (logreglan.is)

The Icelandic Met Office continues to monitor Grímsvötn closely and will keep updating this news as things develop. More here