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The eruption area north of Bárðarbunga is shaking less than it has been although a quake of magnitude 4.7 occurred on the northern rim of the volcano’s crater at midnight. The eruption and lava flow seem to be similar as they have been in recent days.
Pollution is at its highest level. In Reyðarfjörður on the east coast sulfur dioxide measured at 4,000 µg/cubicmeter just before 11 PM on Friday night, according to mbl.is. All residents in the area are advised to keep inside, close window and raise the heat in ovens to keep the air pressure greater inside. Everyone should follow how the measurements develop, but they have been fluctuating widely. According to the warnings any measurements above 3,000 µg/cubicmeter is considered unhealthy. This is by far the highest readings in Iceland since Iceland Met started following this pollution in 1970.
According to the Environmental Agency one resident of Reyðarfjörður described the pollution level as standing behind a truck and inhaling the vapors. This man complained of sore throat and irritation in his eyes, as well as a headache.
Before midnight the level came down to 200 µg/cubicmeter, but the Environmental agency says more tops are to be expected.
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