Source: TH Context: The Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland witnessed a new volcanic eruption on Wednesday, marking the seventh eruption since December 2023. About Reykjanes Peninsula: Location: Southwest Iceland; continuation of the submarine Reykjanes Ridge (part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge). Geography: Home to volcanic systems like Reykjanes, Svartsengi, Fagradalsfjall, Krýsuvík, Brennisteinsfjöll, and Hengill; characterized by en-echelon …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ThinkGeoEnergy Context: The world’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant, Mammoth, has commenced operations in Iceland. This Swiss company Climeworks’ second commercial DAC+S facility surpasses its predecessor, Orca, in size. What is a Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant? Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) …
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Mapping Source: IE Context: Iceland is currently experiencing a significant increase in seismic activity, with around 1,400 earthquakes measured in the past 24 hours and over 24,000 recorded in the Reykjanes Peninsula since late October. What are the reasons for the seismic activity in Iceland? The seismic activity in Iceland is primarily due to …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Iceland, known for its gender equality, witnessed a one-day strike by women, including Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir, to protest gender discrimination. Despite topping global gender gap rankings for 14 consecutive years, two major issues persist: Gender pay gap, where women earn 21% less than men in …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: Nearly 2,200 earthquakes have been recorded in the vicinity of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland in the past 24 hours. The country’s meteorological office has warned that this seismic activity could be a signal of an impending volcanic eruption. Iceland experiences frequent volcanic activity, due to its location both on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a …
