If you think the first eruption of an Icelandic volcano in the last year in the nearly 8th century will be a one-off, then a strong eruption on Wednesday shattered that idea. The explosion covered southwest Reykjavik with lava, strongly suggesting that Iceland would be one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth for generations.
So far, recent eruptions pose little threat to humanity. Compared to last year's explosion, it is streaming scarlet lava belts down the mountain, but the lava is flowing into an uninhabited valley. Authorities are taking a closer look at the volcano as curious people are drawn to the spectacle.
Greater volcanic activity also creates excitement and uncertainty for scientists. "Not every new eruption necessarily moves away from population centers or vital infrastructure," Robin George Andrews wrote for National Geographic. #Changing My Little Habits in Life # #引人思考的生活故事 #
