Iceland’s most feared Volcano; Katla, surges with upswing in activity
| Published on September 6, 2011 4:25 pm PT – By Richard McMillan – Writer – Article Editor and Approved – Warren Miller |
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(TheWeatherSpace.com) — An increase in seismic activity at Iceland’s Katla Volcano is stirring the world up as predictions of the past have revealed Katla follows Eyjafjallajokul, which erupted in April of 2010.
Scientists say not to worry though right now. TheWeatherSpace.com was able to speak to Pall Enarsson of the University of Iceland about the activity.
“Earthquakes are normal for Katla, but one occurring every ten minutes is not,” he said. “We are having small swarms which are not common.”
Scientists flew over Katla on Tuesday evening but could not detect the cause of the increased activity, but stressed the volcano has seen similar activity in the past.
Signs have been detected that Katla was preparing for an eruption and scientists are keeping watch.
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