HUGE volcano in Iceland could be about to blow which would turn day into night and cause chaos across Europe.
Iceland's desolate landscape stretches beyond Vik (Pic: AP) A HUGE volcano in Iceland could be about to blow which would turn day into night and cause chaos across Europe. Scientists have warned that Katla – one of the most feared volcanoes in the world – is on the brink of a major explosion which would dwarf the Eyjafjallajokull eruption last year. Katla’s magma chamber is 10 times the size of the one at nearby Eyjafjallajokull, which grounded planes because of its ash cloud and cost the European economy £1billion. The blast caused problems for several weeks even though it was only classed as a minor eruption. Scientists detected a series of small tremors at Katla in July but have recorded more worrying signs in the past few days that pressure is building. There has been a swarm of minor earthquakes that have now reached a magnitude of four. Professor Pall Einarsson, of the University of Iceland, said: “It is definitely showing signs of restlessness. Volca...