Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Seismic Roundup: Quakes Continue, Four Areas Where Eruption Could Happen
There have been five earthquakes in the Reykjanes region of a magnitude of 3.0 or greater, at the time of…
You Can Now Have The Name ‘Kaos’ In Iceland
Iceland’s Naming Committee—which judges, and then accepts or rejects new names in the Icelandic lexicon—has approved and denied another round…
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Seven people are…
Seismic Roundup: Livestream Of Possible Eruption Site, Tremors Continue
In the wake of activity indicative of an impending eruption in Reykjanes, which began yesterday afternoon at around 14:20 Icelandic…
Press Conference On Eruption Situation In Southwest Iceland
Now that there are strong signs that an eruption in Reykjanes is on the way, a press conference was held…
BREAKING: Eruption Now Very Likely On The Way
New data being reviewed by scientists in Iceland now show strong signs that a volcanic eruption may be on the…
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Seven people are…
Earthquake Roundup: Most Likely That Quakes Stop Without Eruption
While Iceland’s current earthquake swarm may lead to an eruption, all available data shows it much more likely that the…
Gallup: Centre Dips, Socialists Rise In Support
A new poll from Gallup shows some interesting changes from their previous poll taken the month prior. Just over 9,000…
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Previous Recorded Case Was False Positive
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Furthermore, the single…
Earthquake Roundup: New Data Raises Concerns Of Eruption, Swarms Continue
New satellite imagery indicates that the ongoing cluster of earthquakes which Iceland has been experiencing could be attributed, in part,…
A Year After COVID-19 First Reached Iceland, Domestic Cases Down To Single Digits
Yesterday marked one year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Iceland. There have been many ups and downs…
Earthquake Roundup: Significant Quaking Over The Weekend, No Signs Of Impending Eruption
Southwest Iceland continues to experience numerous significant earthquakes, which began on Wednesday morning. According to the latest data there have…
And The Hits Keep Coming And They Don’t Stop Coming: More Earthquakes Today
The “unusual, very active” cluster of earthquakes that began on Wednesday are back for another round, as ten quakes—at the…
Icelandic Houses & Buildings: Safe Places To Be During An Earthquake
While this week’s cluster of unusually strong earthquakes have had folks on edge, one thing people can count on: Icelandic…
COVID Roundup: Fifth Consecutive Day Without A Domestic Case
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. The last recorded…
Quiznos Bids Farewell To Iceland
After 13 years on our fair shores, the sub shop Quiznos will be leaving us forever, Viðskiptablaðið reports. Decreased revenue…
COVID Roundup: No New Cases Since Saturday, Vaccinations Cross 12,000
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. The last recorded…
Hundreds Of Quakes Recorded In Southwest Iceland; No Signs Of Impending Volcanic Eruption
Yesterday’s string of unusual and powerful earthquakes, almost entirely localised in southwest Iceland, continued to give off seismic activity through…
“Unusual, Very Active” Seismic Activity In Southwest Iceland
A series of still-ongoing earthquakes centered almost entirely in southwest Iceland is prompting experts to warn that we may need…
Justice Minister Contacted Police Twice About Their Report Of COVID Restriction Violation
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir contacted police twice on Christmas Eve after their announcement that they had broken up…
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Again
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Eight people are…
String Of Earthquakes Ripple Through Iceland
A string of earthquakes has been pouring through southwest Iceland this morning, beginning at 10:05 Icelandic time and still ongoing…
Iceland’s Political Parties: Who Are These People?
As we regularly report on polls reflecting voter support for Iceland’s political parties, and as elections are coming up this…
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Nine people are…