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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2021: Best Sushi

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While the pandemic shows no sign of abating, Iceland’s food and beverage industry seems to be surging ahead on a…

An Unexpected Lava Flow At The Volcano

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Many people witnessed an unexpected lava flow at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall yesterday, reports Vísir. A lava pond near…

Geldingadalir Eruption Now The Longest Of The Century

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The Geldingadalir volcanic eruption is officially the longest-lived of the 21st century, RÚV reports. The world turned their attention to…

RVK Newscast #130: Volcanos And Freak Accident In Spain

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Finally! The eruption has started again at Fagradalsfjall after an 8-day pause, and it was spectacular. Grapevine photographer Art Bicnick…

RVK Newscast #129: Is The Volcano Over?

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We visited the volcano at Fagradalsfjall, but there hasn’t been volcanic activity for a week now. But this volcano has…

New In Town: The Grumpy Whale

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If you’re up for a sweet adventure, look no further. The Grumpy Whale have opened shop at Skólavörðurstígur 3a, serving…

Changes In Askja Volcano

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The Icelandic Met Office is reporting on land level changes at Askja—a volcano that is part of Dyngjufjöll mountains—citing a…

RVK Newscast #127: One COVID-19 Death & A Heat Record

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One man died from COVID-19 at the end of August in the biggest wave ever of COVID-19 in Iceland. This…

Volcano Surprises Again: New Crater Forming

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It’s official. The volcano at Geldingadalir is proving to be one of the most versatile to erupt in Iceland over…

RVK Newscast #124: Illegal Path And The Princess Of Dubai

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Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine visited the volcano and took Pollý with him this time. There we go…

Emirati Princess Latifa Visited The Volcano: Campaign To Free Her Disbanded

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Emirati princess Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum visited the volcano in Geldingadalir a few days ago along with her uncle,…

Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula

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As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to…

Earthquake Detected Under Katla, No Changelings Emerge

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Last night, July 29th, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake was registered under Katla. According to RUV, the earthquake was registered at…

RVK Newscast #121: The Sleepy Volcano & A New Era Of Lava Flow

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Alina and Art return to our snoozing volcano, and witness her waking for a moment – but only to cough…

RVK Newscast #120: New Pandemic Restrictions and Reykjavík Has Crabs

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Over the last three days, Iceland has introduced new border policies and domestic restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19….

Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík

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Some pleasant news during unpleasant days. According to Vísir, residents of the capital area can prepare for a return of…

Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation

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A recent report by University of Iceland geologists indicate that the eruption may be showing sign of slowing down. The…

First COVID Symptoms Can Also Be From Volcanic Pollution

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Some of the first symptoms of being possibly infected with the coronavirus also closely resemble the symptoms of volcanic air…

Reykjavik Newscast #119: Raging Volcano

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Alina & Art were lucky and witnessed a full day of raging volcano wonderland. But that is not all–a small…

Meteorological Office Issues Air Pollution Warning For Greater Reykjavik Area

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The Meteorological Office of Iceland issued an air pollution warning for the capital area on Sunday connected to the eruption….

Drone Footage at Fagradalsfjall Reveals Beautiful Skylight

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Sigurður þór Helgason, owner of DJI Reykjavik, has discovered a beautiful “skylight” in the lava at the eruption site. Sigurður…