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What country experienced its largest recorded magma volume eruption in February 2026, from the Sundhnúk crater series in the Reykjanes Peninsula?

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In February 2026, Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula became the focal point of significant geological activity, as the country experienced a substantial buildup of magma beneath the Svartsengi volcanic system. This accumulation, specifically feeding the Sundhnúk crater series, was closely monitored by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO). By mid-February, approximately 22 million cubic meters of magma had