Sudden Activity at Iceland Katla Volcano

Potential to Explode 10 Times Force of Eyjafjallajokull [Translate] Having monitored the Katla Volcano since early 2010, a sudden grouping of earthquakes at and around the volcano during the past 24 hours is new cause for concern. Approximately 50 earthquakes have suddenly popped around the region. More alarming however are the 6 that have rumbled beneath and within the Katla volcanocaldera itself, the most caldera quakes in one day since this author began monitoring it in May, 2010. Volcano: Ordeal by fire in Iceland's Westmann Islands (Iceland Review books) If that wasn't enough cause for concern, earthquakes are also rumbling around the volcano that erupted last April (Eyjafjallajokull), the one that shut down European air traffic for several weeks. Just a few weeks ago, Eyjafjallajokull began showing signs of activity once again, the activity being new earthquakes. Having been mostly quiet since the eruption ended early last year, Eyjafjallajokull may now be indicating that it has more in store for us. Of greater overall concern is the Katla volcano. Reason being, it has the potential to explode with up to ten times the force of that of its neighbor, Eyjafjallajokull. The last Katla eruption was during 1918, 92 years ago, and is way overdue for its next wake-up call. The average time between explosive Katla eruptions has been 52 years since it erupted in 30 AD. Katla has erupted 38 times since. Since May, 2010, approximately 132 earthquakes have rumbled within the Katla caldera. The concentration of these earthquakes appear to be located in three general areas, as shown in the following image. The largest concentration looks to be near the eruption of 1755, with nearly an equal number located near the eruption of 1918. There is also a build up of quakes along the northeast rim. We know that it is only a matter of time before this volcano blows its top. The explosion could be the biggest we've seen in a long time around this planet. Katla has exploded with a VEI 5 in the past (that's pretty big). Stay tuned. If you enjoyed this, or topics of preparedness, geophysical – current events – risks, consider our survival blog RSS feed, new posts by E-mail, or bookmark us. Modern Survival Blog related posts Uh-oh! Icelandic Volcano Just Rumbled at Vatnajokull Will an Icelandic Volcano Spoil Christmas? Iceland's Katla Volcano – 6 months later Katla Volcano Caldera Earthquakes 2010-Sep Are Recent Katla Volcano Earthquakes Seasonal Fibre System Plus (30 packets/box) http://shaperite.my4life.com/shopping/productdetail.aspx?mode=0&iid=224&cid=198 • Contains 27 herbal extracts to provide thorough, comfortable intestinal cleansing and purification • Provides the perfect gastrointestinal cleanse to start any nutritional regimen