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Recent Eruption Possibly Dying Out

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Starting on the evening of December 18, the recent eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has shown signs of decreasing intensity….

UPDATED: Eruption Has Begun At Sundhnúkagígar, Emergency/Distress Phase Announced

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An eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula around 22:17, in the area between Sýlingarfell and Hagafell, just north of the…

Grindavík Businesses Permitted Longer Operation Hours

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The Suðurnes Chief Police has permitted businesses in Grindavík to operate longer than before. Companies are allowed to run until…

Disappearing In Plain View: A Documentary Captures Glacial Decline

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In a State of Change provides much-needed food for thought “Sorry, that it made you feel sad,” says director Donal…

Rán Flygenring Never Stops Playing

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With a shiny new prize, a just-released book and many projects in the works, Rán Flygenring’s creative journey is just…

Majority Of Magma May Has Solidified, Eruption Still Possible

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Professor of Geophysics at the University of Iceland Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson says about 90% of the magma channel near Grindavík…

Grindavík Status Lowered To Alert Phase

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  Residents of Grindavík have been granted increased permission to return to their homes and gather belongings, as the Civil…

Rapid Ground Uplift Near Svartsengi

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The ground near Svartsengi on the Reykjanes Peninsula is currently rising more rapidly than it did prior to the November…

The Blue Lagoon Remains Closed Due To Ongoing Seismic Activity

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The Blue Lagoon announced on November 9th it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity…

In Pictures: Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes

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As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials…

Animal Welfare Coalition Urges Abandoned Pets Be Evacuated From Grindavík

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Sunday, November 12, a coalition of six animal welfare groups issued a statement urging authorities to permit them to evacuate…

Magma Beneath Grindavík At 800 Metres Below Surface

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Magma collecting underneath Grindavík is measured at a depth of 800 metres at the shallowest point, according to GPS measurements…

Eruption Probable In Near Future

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The Icelandic Meteorological Office says the likelihood of an eruption is now significant following weeks of seismic activity in the…

UPDATES: Emergency/Distress Phase Announced, Grindavík Ordered To Evacuate

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With the town of Grindavík now evacuated, we will not be updating this thread any further. UPDATE: Nov. 10, 2023…

People Of Grindavík Can Sleep Soundly As Backyard Eruption Looms

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Preparations are underway to build fortifications around critical infrastructure in the Svartsengi area on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The threat of…

Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns

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Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it…

Magma Collecting Near Blue Lagoon, Svartsengi Power Plant

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As earthquakes continue to rock the Reykjanes peninsula, new GPS data and satellite readings confirm that magma is collecting west…

Ground Temperatures Increasing On Reykjanes Peninsula

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Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson claims the ground temperature has increased to the east of Mt. Keilir. Recent data indicates magma is…

Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Hamraborg Festival, Love Record Shops & More

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So, did you have a nice summer? Did you take an exciting holiday or have a chill staycation? This week…

The Islanders: Gísli’s Life As A Helicopter Pilot

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Gísli Gíslason on his love affair with the skies and choppers As we meet outside one of the hangars at…

What A Long Strange Trip

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Down the rabbit hole of traditional and new age spirituality in Iceland The earth recently cracked open again and a…