Askja Volcano's Land Uplift Ends, Subsidence Detected

The land uplift in Iceland's Askja volcanic area, which commenced in 2021, has apparently concluded. Scientists from the University of Gothenburg and the Icelandic Meteorological Office recently completed fieldwork in Askja, conducting measurements of ground deformation and gas emissions. Their findings indicate that the uplift has ceased, and there are initial signs of land subsidence in the region.

Measurements of ground deformation showed that the land uplift has stopped. Concurrently, minor land subsidence has been detected. Gas composition in the eastern part of Askja showed no changes compared to previous years. Seismic activity in the area remains low, consistent with typical background activity.

These results suggest that the sequence of events that began in 2021 is now over. Consequently, the volcano's alert level has been lowered back to zero, signifying a normal background state. However, the Icelandic Meteorological Office noted that steam explosions within geothermal areas in Askja remain a possibility.