Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that as of 18 December no eruptive activity at the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system had been observed for the previous three months, so the eruption was officially declared to have ended on 18 September. IMO noted that deformation data showed continuing magma accumulation beneath Geldingadalir.

Seismicity increased at 1800 on 21 December in an area 2-4 km NE of Geldingadalir. The seismicity notably intensified at 0030 on 22 December with 1-10 earthquakes recorded per minute, bringing the total number of events to about 900 by 0222. The largest event was a M 3.3. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange.

Geological Summary. Although the Fagradalsfjall fissure swarm has previously been considered a split or secondary swarm of the Krýsuvík–Trölladyngja volcanic system, as of September 2022 Icelandic volcanologists managing the Catalogue of Icelandic Volcanoes made the decision to identify it as a distinct separate system. The recent eruptions and related reports have been reassigned here, and other content will be prepared and adjusted as appropriate.

Source: Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO)