Iceland remains on high alert due to the threat of a volcanic eruption. From Saturday to Sunday, about two thousand earthquakes were recorded in Grindavik, in the southwest of the Scandinavian country.
The tremor felt was small in scale, measuring less than 2.9 on the Richter scale. euronews.
People began being evicted from their homes earlier in the week and were allowed back into their homes on Thursday and Friday to retrieve pets and personal belongings.
Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir guarantees that “no country other than Iceland is better prepared for volcanic eruptions.”
Authorities stress that even if there is no volcanic activity, it is unlikely that people evacuated from their homes will be able to return in the near future.
The UK Foreign Office has issued several warnings for those traveling to Iceland.
“On the Reykjanes Peninsula, the number of earthquakes has exceeded normal levels. The Irish government has also banned travel to Grindavik.
However, no country has banned travelers from going to Iceland.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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