Updated 27 Aug 2014 @ 09:33
The magma from Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano could be moving towards another large volcanic system.
Data recorded by a team from the University of Cambridge suggests that 50 million cubic metres of molten rock has moved in the last 24 hours.
If it continues on a northern trajectory it could feed into the Askja volcanic system, potentially triggering a large eruption.
Meanwhile, the Bardarbunga volcano was hit by a 5,7-magnitude earthquake yesterday morning, the largest since tremors began in the area last week.
High levels of seismic activity continue in the area around the volcano. The following roads in the area remain closed: F-910 Austurleid; F903; Hvannalindarvegur; F902; Kverkfjallaleid; F905; Arnardalsleid; and F88.
While airspace over the site has been closed, all Icelandic airports currently remain open.
Data recorded by a team from the University of Cambridge suggests that 50 million cubic metres of molten rock has moved in the last 24 hours.
If it continues on a northern trajectory it could feed into the Askja volcanic system, potentially triggering a large eruption.
Meanwhile, the Bardarbunga volcano was hit by a 5,7-magnitude earthquake yesterday morning, the largest since tremors began in the area last week.
High levels of seismic activity continue in the area around the volcano. The following roads in the area remain closed: F-910 Austurleid; F903; Hvannalindarvegur; F902; Kverkfjallaleid; F905; Arnardalsleid; and F88.
While airspace over the site has been closed, all Icelandic airports currently remain open.
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