Amid simmering speculation, Iceland volcano keeps intentions quiet

"Iceland’s Katla volcano is always aquiver with seismic activity and local people and scientists have been waiting for an eruption for years — although they probably experienced them this year and in 1999 without even noticing."  Read more at Ice News.

Land of Fire and Ice: Seismic activity increases at Iceland volcano

Katla eruption of 1918. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

From the Associated Press - "A surge of small earthquakes has been reported around Iceland's Katla volcano, but scientists said Tuesday there is no immediate concern that the increased seismic activity will trigger a dangerous eruption." The full story may be found at Google News. Wikipedia also has an article on the volcano.