Iceland Witnessed Rare Cluster Of More Than 10,000 Earthquakes In A Week

Iceland witnessed a rare cluster of more than 10,000 earthquakes within the week. Located in between Europe and North America, Iceland is often hit by earthquakes because of its location between two continental plates that are moving further day by day from each other. While the shocks are common afterwards, that many flutters in a row are a rare incident.

In a rare incident of natural phenomenon the little north Atlantic nation has witnessed more than 10,000 quakes since last Wednesday and the fluttering is still going on.

The measuring of the most violent of these quakes was 5.7 on the Richter scale and it hit the capital area, the tremors were felt in the streets and homes of Reykjavik. This is the most furious earthquake that hit the country in many years. 

The good news is that no one was injured despite that fact that many citizens are working from home because of the pandemic, particularly in the urban areas. 

As per the news the quake has continued al...

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