So. Bárðarbunga did not erupt. The magma decided not to play nice and erupt from, say, Hamar, which is close to Bárðarbunga and pronounced almost like hammer.

It appears that the magma that was brewing in the Bárðarbunga caldera made its way Northeast before breaking out of the ground. That's what's been causing all the earthquakes.

We apologize for not providing this guide some days ago, but here it is: How to pronounce Dyngjujökull:

So which do you think is hardest to pronounce: Eyjafjallajökull, Bárðarbunga or Dyngjujökull? Share your thoughts on Twitter (@mblfrettir),on our post on Facebook or in the comments section on Youtube.

Update: We've been informed that the proper way to spell Dyngjujökull phonetically is:

[ˈtiɲcʏˌjœːkʏtl̥]

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Bárðarbunga and Holuhraun

Earthquake in Bárðarbunga this morning

• Magnitude 4.4 quake strikes Iceland’s Bárðarbunga
• Size 4.2 quake hits Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano
• Bárðarbunga quakes “not uncommon”
• Bárðarbunga continues to rumble

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