Icelandic authorities consider plan to pump water on to lava if volcano erupts:
Water could be pumped to cool and divert lava flow to protect town of Grindavík
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Key FactsAuthorities consider pumping water onto lava to protect town
Nov 23, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Authorities plan to use water to cool and divert lava to protect the fishing port and residents.
- Evacuations were prompted by seismic activity indicating a potential volcanic eruption.
- High volume pumping will be used to cool the lava and protect the town and important infrastructures.
- Reinforcements are being built around the geothermal plant to protect the electricity and water supply in the region.
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