File:Seismo-volcanic activity on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland.jpg

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This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 14 March 2021, shows a cloudless view of the Icelandic region affected by the seismic swarm.

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English: The Reykjanes Peninsula in Southwest Iceland is experiencing a seismic crisis, with more than 37,000 earthquakes recorded since 24 February 2021, some reaching above magnitude 5.0. Scientists from the Paris Globe Institute of Physics and the Icelandic Meteorological Office attribute the intense seismic activity to magma rising inside a volcanic structure that has been dormant for over 800 years. However, it is not yet clear if this crisis will culminate in a volcanic eruption. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 14 March 2021, shows a cloudless view of the Icelandic region affected by the seismic swarm. It also includes indicators for the epicentres and magnitude of the numerous earthquakes that occurred between 12 and 14 March, as recorded by the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. Data provided by the Copernicus Sentinel missions are particularly useful for studying volcanic phenomena and deformations induced by earthquakes, enabling timely responses in times of crises.
Date Taken on 14 March 2021
Source Seismo-volcanic activity on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery

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