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Posted: 2023-11-16T13:00:01Z | Updated: 2023-11-16T13:00:01Z

Around 3,400 residents of a small Icelandic fishing village were ordered to evacuate earlier this month after the countrys meteorological officials warned of a significant likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the coming days.

Since then, the country has been on high alert and experiencing hundreds of earthquakes a day . Researchers say the probability of an eruption in the famously volcanic nation remains high.

So, whats going on?

Icelandic officials have been monitoring increased seismic activity on the countrys Reykjanes Peninsula, along the southwestern coastline, since Oct. 24.

Grindavk, a small town, lies close to the center of the seismic activity, and officials ordered all residents to leave their homes last week as a precautionary measure until it subsides.

At this stage, it is not possible to determine exactly whether and where magma might reach the surface, officials said on Nov. 10. There are indications that a considerable amount of magma is moving in an area extending from Sundhnjkaggum in the north towards Grindavk.

Significant likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Models show a 15-km long magma intrusion, located just northwest of Grindavk. A hazard area has been defined based on the location of the dike, as shown in the map. https://t.co/9vYBBjNcX9 pic.twitter.com/m6SyMVkmer

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Significant likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the coming days. Models show a 15-km long magma intrusion, located just northwest of Grindavk. A hazard area has been defined based on the location of the dike, as shown in the map. https://t.co/9vYBBjNcX9 pic.twitter.com/m6SyMVkmer

Veurstofa slands / Icelandic Met Office (@Vedurstofan) November 11, 2023

When could the eruption happen?

Any day.

On Wednesday, Icelands Met Office said seismic activity had remained consistent since Nov. 11, and officials were still monitoring the region. The government noted, however, that it was impossible to predict when an eruption could happen and how close it would be to the town of Grindavk.

Overall, the situation seems to be unchanged since yesterday, meteorological officials said. The probability of an eruption is still considered high.