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Ask A Scientist: What Exactly Do Volcanic Gases Do To People?
Dr. Melissa Anne Pfeffer, atmospheric volcanologist at the Icelandic Volcano Observatory, explains: Volcanoes in Iceland emit different gases while they…
Stykkishólmur Town Guide: Art, Sushi, Glaciers & Volcanoes
by John Rogers
Of all the small towns around Iceland’s coastline, Stykkishólmur—population 1195—is one of the most charming. The small harbour is enclosed…
Stay Weird: Four Emerging Acts Take Over Húrra
by John Rogers
Iceland’s music scene is a lot more diverse than many people imagine. It’s easy to understand why: the dreamy, spaced-out…
Katla Sends Out “Uncomfortable” Tremors
The infamous volcano Katla was recorded emitting two tremors this morning, both measuring over 3 on the Richter scale. Small…
Seaweed City: A Trip To The Sjávarsmiðjan Spa
by John Rogers
The crossing from the capital region to western Iceland happens suddenly. Past the wind-whipped Kjalarnes coastal road that winds north…
News In Brief: Fake News, Dishonest Bankers, and Músíktilraunir
United Silicon, which runs the plant in Reykjanesbær that everyone loves to hate, could be looking at the end of…
Outside Reykjavík: A Whaling Station and a WWII Base
by John Rogers
Road Trip: Hvalfjörður A question we often get is: “I’ve a hire car, and a free day—where should I go?”…
StudioCanal Securing Rights To Icelandic Dystopian Show
StudioCanal will be co-producing and handling international sales on a new TV-series by Icelandic director, Baltasar Kormákur, reports Variety. The…
Iceland’s Environmental Paradox
The average tourist is primed to think of Iceland as the greenest nation on earth. Advertisements endlessly yammer on about…
News In Brief: Eurovision, Capital Controls and the Sigmundur Davíð-Donald Collusion
The top story of the past two weeks is without a doubt the lifting of the last of the capital…
Missing In Iceland: Trains
A couple times a year, we see news stories about a possible train connecting Keflavík airport and Reykjavík. Sometimes this…
Winter Activities Guide: Don’t Fear The Snow
by Arta Balode
During the first months of a year, Reykjavik and its surrounding lava fields are covered in snow, creating a winter…
Hikes, Climbs, and Cafés: Things To Do Outside Of Reykjavík
If you’re aching to get away from city life for the day, we’ve go you covered. Check out our picks…
Can’t Guarantee Volcano Evacuation Warnings
Regulation of Post and Telecommunication (RPT) in Iceland has announced that they cannot guarantee timely evacuation messages in the event…
The Certainty In Wind: A Tempestuous Trip To Vík
Our trip started on a piece of graph paper. Five dates, each with its own column. Each column with…
Powerful Earthquakes Reported At Bárðabunga Volcano
Five powerful earthquakes have been reported at Bárðabunga stratovolcano. “Yes something triggered some powerful earthquakes this morning,” Bryndís Ýr Gísladóttir,…
QUIZ: What type of Icelandic Beer Should You Try On Beer Day?
It’s Beer Day every March 1st here in Iceland. For decades beer was illegal in Iceland. The people in power…
A Glacial Cliffhanger: Walking Like A Cowboy On Sólheimajökull Glacier
by Joanna Smith
Along with volcanoes, hot springs, and a bucket-load of black sand, glaciers are one of Iceland’s must-see natural wonders. Coming…
Seismic Activity Recorded Around Numerous Volcanic Sites
Bárðarbunga, Katla and Grímsvötn – all Icelandic volcanoes, and all of them have been showing signs of increased seismic activity….
“Greater Than Usual” Chance Of Katla Eruption
Recent activity at the site of the volcano now indicates a greater chance that it will erupt, but for now…
Volcano Island: A Weekend In Vestmannaeyjar
by John Rogers
The tiny propellor plane descends into the clouds, buffeted by the ferocious wind. Along with my twelve or so fellow…