Fiber-optic cables provide early warning for volcanic eruptions in Iceland
Iceland is situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and a geologic hotspot, and is home to over thirty volcanoes. Before 2021, the island nation experienced an eruption roughly every five years; however, volcanic activity has intensified since then. Since 2021, there have been three eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula, whic…
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