Volcanic Eruption in Iceland

Bardarbunga Volcano, Iceland
Image Credit: Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program

Here's a pretty good summary from Accuweather.com of the eruption in Iceland
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/volcano-erupts-iceland-orders/33055466

And from the BBC
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28977773

And from ABC
http://abcnews.go.com/International/stunning-video-shows-birds-eye-view-iceland-volcanic/story?id=25172611

One interesting thing...the Icelandic volcanoes are so close that, with some regularity, a major eruption at one can trigger an eruption at another.

School is almost here...

Northern Parkway on Long Island
Overpass for Routes 106/107

It's hard to believe, but here in NY the beginning of the school year is fast approaching.  Time to end the summer 'blogging hiatus' and get back to work.

Here's a link to Chris Burt's, Weather Underground's weather historian, regarding last week's ridiculous rain event here on Long Island.

Weather Underground - Chris Burt