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RVK Newscast #155: Return Of The Volcano?
Welcome back to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson. Today’s news: Iceland is experiencing its worst ever Covid-19 numbers,…
Earthquakes Calming, Reminding Scientists Of Last March’s Pre-Eruption Events
The earthquake swarm which began on December 21st has been considerably calmer over the past 24 hours or so, but…
Seismic Activity In Reykjanes Continues, SMS Alert System Reactivated
A new alert from the Icelandic Met Office states that most of the seismic activity that started up again on…
Eruption In Grímsvötn Is Unlikely
by Reetta Huhta
There are no signs that an eruption will start in Grímsvötn in the next few days due to the glacial…
RVK Newscast #149: HBO Filming Hit Show In Iceland & Yellow Flight Warning
After a week off for printing, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettison and his trusty Chief Morale Officer Pollý are back to…
Earthquakes Followed The Flood In Grímsvötn, Which Has Now Reached Its Peak
by Reetta Huhta
RÚV reports that the expected flood in Grímsvötn seems to have reached its peak. This morning, the flow in Gígjukvísl…
Lost In Google Translation: Earthquake Produces A Rumble Of Drunks
by John Pearson
Last month, the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið appeared to report that an earthquake near Hekla—the active volcano in the south—had caused…
What Are Icelanders Talking About: The Latest News We Love To Hate
As one of her last acts as Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir (seen above) announced new border guidelines in the…
Glacial Flooding From Grímsvötn Likely In The Next Few Days
A continuously updated report from the Icelandic Met Office relays that the ice atop the volcano Grímsvötn is giving every…
Seismic Activity Returning To Normal In Reykjanes Peninsula
by Reetta Huhta
According to geophysicist Páll Einarsson, seismic activity in the Reykjanes peninsula is returning back to normal. Lately, the plate boundaries…
RVK Newscast #146: Haunting Beauty Of The Steamy Lava
This week we’re BACK at the sleepy volcano to see what’s new. Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and Chief Morale Officer Pollý)…
Several Earthquakes Near Keilir
by Reetta Huhta
According to the Icelandic Met Office’s data, several earthquakes shook the ground last night, reports Vísir. Largest of the tremors…
Massive Earthquake Hits Near Hekla Volcano
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck some 1.5km…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Hidden Gem
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Jewellery Shop
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2021: Best Pool
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves…
Postcards From The Volcano
Reykjavík Grapevine presents: Postcards From The Volcano As Fagradalsfjall finally goes quiet we’re beginning to take a look back over…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Grocery Store
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…
Bag Yourself Some Icelandic Candy
Halloween creeps up on us once more this weekend, and since this annual celebration of all things ghoulish has become…
RVK Newscast #139: Covid In Iceland Over?
Join Valur Grettisson, Editor-In-Chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine for a newscast from Grótta, west of Reykjavík – in some crazy…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Homeware Shop
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the…