IJsland / Ísland #4

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Update on the situation April 16, 2010

The emergency evacuation implemented last night in response to flash flooding went well. Local residents, with the exception of 20 farms, were able to return to their homes when it became clear that flood barriers had held back the flood water.

There was no need for further evacuations during the night despite two additional flash floods that originated from the Gígjökull lagoon.

The flooding did, however, cause widespread damage. A 400m section national route 1 to the east of the Markarfljót bridge and sections of the road to the east of Seljalandsá river have been washed away.

National route 1 is closed from Thverá, which is to the east of Hvolsvöllur to Thorvaldseyri. The road close to Bleiksá river, in the Fljótshlíd district, is impassable in places.

The weather forecast for the affected area indicates westerly winds during the day becoming northerly in the evening. Volcanic ash can be expected to fall in the area to the south of the glacier during the evening and night.

The volcanic ash particles are very fine and have been compared to flour and sugar in size. The fluorine content of the ash is high and presents a health risk to livestock in areas where the ash layer is more than 1 cm thick.

Health hazards of volcanic ash

There is considerable ash fall resulting from the volcanic eruption under the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

The ash that is falling is composed of fine and course particles. The wind direction and other meteorological conditions have an impact on where the ash falls to earth.

The most common effects are respiratory effects and eye irritation. Those in affected areas should use a mask when outside and use protective goggles.

Children and adults with respiratory problems should remain indoors.

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Op vrijdag 16 april 2010 16:47 schreef moonmovies het volgende:

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Ik heb in de buurt van Myvatn nog foto´s genomen van lava die nog warm was:

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Op zaterdag 17 april 2010 19:53 schreef Swetsenegger het volgende:

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photoshops?

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Op zondag 18 april 2010 13:43 schreef pumpkinsoup het volgende:

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lange sluitertijd of niet, het ziet er wel eeeerg nep uit. + het zijn foto's die in de lucht zijn genomen neem ik aan, ten eerste hoe? ten tweede zou je camera nooit zo lang stil kunnen blijven staan als je in de lucht zit, helemaal niet met zo'n lange sluitertijd..