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Svartsengi, Active volcano in Grindavíkurbær, Iceland.

The Svartsengi volcanic system extends across 30 kilometers in length and 7 kilometers in width, featuring multiple fissures and volcanic craters.

The volcanic system remained dormant for centuries until 2020, when a series of magmatic intrusions initiated a new phase of activity.

The name Svartsengi translates from Icelandic to 'black meadow', referring to the small valley at the base of Sýlingarfell mountain.

Scientists monitor the volcano through GPS and seismic data, tracking ground deformation and earthquake activity to predict potential eruptions.

The accumulated magma volume beneath Svartsengi reached fourteen million cubic meters by late 2023, leading to evacuations in nearby communities.

Location: Grindavíkurbær

Location: Vogar

Elevation above the sea: 243 m

Part of: Geology of Reykjanes Peninsula

GPS coordinates: 63.87766,-22.44816

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:04

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