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Extensive construction work is underway around Svartsengi to create robust defenses against potential lava flows in case of an eruption. The project, initiated on November 14, focuses on establishing a swift and substantial defense line using powerful equipment, including the country's most potent bulldozer. Two protective walls are planned: one extending 4km around the Svartsengi power plant and the Blue Lagoon, and another 1.5km-long defense closer to the Sundhnjúkagíga range, encompassing Hagafell and Sýlingarfell. The primary objective is to impede or slow the initial impact of any potential lava flow. Credit: mbl.is

🟥 This mornings summary of the news with regards to the possible eruption in #Iceland Good morning 😎 🔸 As of 11am GMT on Sunday, November 19th there has been no eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. 🔸 Despite a generally calm night, an earthquake occurred around 5:30 am near Krýsuvík, west of Kleifarvatn. 🔸 The earthquake, measuring magnitude 3.7 according to the Icelandic Met Office is likely a result of crustal tension release rather than an indication of magma movement in that specific location. It's the largest in the area since Friday morning's magnitude 3 quake near Grindavík. 🔸 Over 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the region since midnight. 🔸 In Grindavík, residents registered with Civil Defense may be briefly allowed back to their homes starting from 9 am today, as per Þórir Þorsteinsson of Suðurnes police. I'll update throughout the day. Officeial news sources: Mbl.is, Ruv.is, Visir.is Live webcam: youtube.com/watch?v=804nPrAU…