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UPDATED: Iceland volcanic activity

Posted on 23 August, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

The Icelandic Met Office (IMO), who monitor volcanoes in the country, have reduced their ‘aviation colour code’ for the Barðarbunga volcano back to Orange. They elevated the code to Red on Saturday 23 August after an increase in seismic activity which suggested the … Continue reading →

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‘Significant eruption’ of Grimsvotn likely to bring ash to UK

Posted on 23 May, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The British Geological Survey (BGS) have described the eruption of Grimsvötn that began over the weekend as ‘a significant eruption’ and the IMO have reported ash continuing to be ejected to a height of 10km. As the Volcanic Ash Advisory … Continue reading →

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