The volcanic area near Bárðarbunga is erupting

A fissure eruption has started north of Dynjujökull, seen in the photo. A live YouTube stream is available below

Authorities in Iceland say the fissure is ~10 km north of Vatnajökull and currently measures about 100 meters long. The eruption started shortly after midnight on August 29 in Iceland, however the eruption seems to be subsiding in recent hours.

eruption_BarðarbungaAnother webcam view.

Mynd úr vefmyndavél Mílu.

 

Live YouTube stream:

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