Blog note.
Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur
leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a
combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types
of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they
could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of
these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity,
frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences
in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season
of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great
Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and
pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
(Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and
upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves
roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which
are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy
3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of
grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from
throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the
intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of
severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes,
typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual
places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records
everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This
list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and
massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this
Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are
familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like
a woman having labor.
Earthquake swarm starts at Reykjanes volcanic system, Askja swarm still in progress, Iceland
Posted by Teo Blašković on November 17, 2019 Watchers.news
An earthquake swarm started on Reykjanes ridge, 45 km (28 miles) SW of Reykjanes, Iceland, around 12:00 UTC on November 16, 2019. As of early November 17, the swarm seems to be decreasing. The last confirmed eruption at this system took place in 1926 (VEI 0) NE of Eldey and lasted about 4 days. Six (6) volcanic eruptions have occurred since 1 211 CE, on average every 130 (6×5) years. The duration of these submarine eruptions is estimated based on contemporary records, and varies from a few days up to few weeks.
According to data provided by Icelandic Met Office (IMO) at 09:24 UTC on November 17, roughly 30 (6×5) earthquakes above M3.0 and nearly 300 (6×5) smaller earthquakes have been detected in the area since the swarm started.
The largest earthquake in the swarm was M4.5 at 13:17 UTC on November 16.
The IMO has received reports of the earthquakes being felt in the Reykjanes peninsula, the capital area and Akranes.
The Eldey volcanic system has been moderately active in Holocene time. The system is located on the northernmost part of the Reykjanes Ridge and is submarine with the exception of the island Eldey, and the skerries Eldeyjardrangur, Geirfugladrangur and Geirfuglasker. Maximum water depth within the system is about 250 meters (5×5).
The characteristic activity is submarine/explosive basaltic eruptions. Six small submarine/explosive eruptions have been located within this system during the last 1 100 years, the last eruption occurring in 1926 CE.