Author: Emma Ledbetter
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Has Virtually No Activity
Just two and a half weeks after the eruption at Meradalir started, the volcanic activity appears to have declined to…
Youngest Solo Pilot Lands In Reykjavík Today
The youngest solo pilot to fly alone around the world lands at Reykjavík Airport at 15:30 today, reports Morgunblaðið. However,…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Has Subsided To A Simmer
The volume of lava flow at Meradalir is less than one third of what it was when it started about…
Counter Anti-Queer Extremism By Fighting Hate Crimes, Listening To Affected Individuals
Violence and hate crimes against queer people and the LGBTQ+ community have been prominent around this year’s Pride festival. Notably,…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Trails Reopen, Hiking With Dogs
The Meradalir eruption trails, which were closed yesterday due to a yellow weather warning, reopened to visitors this morning, reports…
Four People In Custody In Largest Cocaine Case In Icelandic History
Four people are in custody after police seized nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine, making it the largest such case in…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Closed Today Due To Yellow Weather Warning
Authorities have closed the trails to the Meradalir eruption today because of a yellow weather warning for high winds. This…
PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir At Twilight
The fissure at Meradalir has now formed a crater that continues to gush lava, filling up the valley. Authorities continue…
Daily Volcano Briefing: Gas Pollution, Rangers, And Headlamp Purchases
The capital area has seen almost perfect blue skies for the last few days—with the exception of a cloud hanging…
Húrra Hosts First Smokey Bay Comedy Show With Unexpected Twist
Húrra hosted the first-ever Smokey Bay Comedy show Friday night, featuring headliner Arnór Daði and several other prominent comedians performing…
As Record Number Of Tourists Visit Volcanoes, Authorities Warn Not To Walk On Lava
Tourists should not walk on freshly cooled lava when visiting the Meradalir eruption, authorities warn. It is nearly impossible for…
Drone Usage At Eruption Could Be Restricted If Operators Do Not Follow Rules
As air traffic increases around the Meradalir eruption site, the Icelandic Transport Authority is warning about safe and proper drone…
Empowering Children Through History: “Daughters of Iceland” By Nína Björk Jónsdóttir
The Icelandic sagas tell the stories of the strong and courageous people who settled on the inhospitable shores of this…
Hátíðni: A Space For Those Without One
by Asha Edmondson and Emma Ledbetter
Cowboy hats, fisherman’s sweaters, retro sneakers, and denim—so much denim—mark Hátíðni as a music festival that’s alive with mismatched cohesion….
PHOTO GALLERY: Tourists Return As Lava Begins To Fill Valley
The eruption trail was closed for three days due to bad weather, and when it finally reopened Wednesday morning, tourists…
Well, You Asked: Why Are You All Trying To Move Here?
You asked, so we answered—but not in a nice way. Although, we did have to ask you to ask, so…
Thousands Of Tourists Visit Expanding Lava Field After Reopening
The eruption trail at Meradalir reopened yesterday morning after several days of weather closures, drawing thousands of onlookers to the…
Norðanpaunk Strives To Change Festival Scene With Harm Reduction, DIY Culture
Once a year, Iceland’s punk music community gathers in the tiny roadside hamlet of Laugarbakki for Norðanpaunk, a music festival…
Eruption Trail Reopens But Children Under 12 Are Banned
The eruption trails to Meradalir have reopened after several days of weather closures. However, the police in Suðurnes have forbidden…
Fighting Back With Feminism
Slagtog empowers participants with verbal and physical skills to combat violence As participants leave their first feminist self defense workshop,…
Spot The Sunset! Some Of Our Favourite Sunset Views
Grapevine’s guide on where to catch the midnight sun Sunsets in Reykjavík offer something otherworldly to the beholder, whether you’re…
Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
by Asha Edmondson and Emma Ledbetter
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan…
Volcano Trail Remains Closed Due To Bad Weather
Authorities have decided to keep the trail to the Meradalir eruption closed today due to bad weather, reports Vísir. The…
Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path
Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed…
PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir Eruption Ever Changing
In the days since the Meradalir eruption has started, the site has already changed. The fissure, which was initially about…