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Magma Collecting Near Blue Lagoon, Svartsengi Power Plant
As earthquakes continue to rock the Reykjanes peninsula, new GPS data and satellite readings confirm that magma is collecting west of Þorbjörn at a depth of three to four kilometres. According to the Icelandic Met Office, there are clear signs of ground…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Spa
Best Spa Hvammsvík Kjósarhreppur, 276 Mosfellsbær As many of the best spas are located outside of Reykjavík, we decided to include some that fell within a one-hour radius of Reykjavík City proper. A quick 45 minute drive delivers you to this picturesque…
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It’s Spa O’Clock — Here’s Where to Get Your Soak On
In the past few years, a particularly entrepreneurial spirit has swept the country, inspiring millionaires of all stripes in the throes of religious epiphanies to begin monetizing Iceland’s geothermal springs into dark castles devoted to the worship of cosiness. Where locals and…
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Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: Stolt Sea Farm | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakharan talks with Development Manager, James Hall, at Stolt Sea Farm about the highly original way their fish farm operates in the Reykjanes peninsula. Find out more about The Resource Park…
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Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: Carbon Recycling International | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakhran talks with Benedikt Stefánsson at Carbon Recycling International about collecting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and how it can help offset carbon emissions while also making methanol as fuel. Find…
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Magma Collecting Close to HS Orka and Blue Lagoon
About one and a half million cubic meters of magma have accumulated a few kilometers below the surface close to the Blue Lagoon. Land has risen by a few centimeters. Expert Kristín Jónsdóttir explains the matter in detail, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you…
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Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: ORF Genetics | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of The Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakharan talks with Björn Lárus Örvar about the new and exciting ways Orf Genetics is using barley in the production of skincare products and how barley can be used in the…
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Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: HS Orka & Blue Lagoon | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakhram talks with Dagný Jónsdóttir at HS Orka and Fannar Jónsson of Blue Lagoon about the The Resource Park and how it is operating within the circular economy which is utilising…
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Around The World In A Day: Experience Iceland’s Lava—From The Earth To The Sea
Iceland loves its circle tours: Golden Circle, Diamond Circle, Silver Circle, and of course circling the entire country. But one autumnal Saturday, we discovered a day trip which shaped up to be a great way to get to know plenty about Iceland’s…
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The Blue Lagoon Is The Environmental Company Of The Year
The Blue Lagoon won an award for being the Environmental Company of the Year at the Environment Day ceremony yesterday. The home delivery service Aha.is also received recognition for this year’s initiative in the field of environmental issues, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]As the…
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Blue Lagoon Reports €22 Million Profit In 2019 Amid Mass COVID-19 Layoffs
The Blue Lagoon 2019 revenue totalled € 125 million, yielding a €22 million profit, Fréttablaðið reports. The Blue Lagoon manages the world-famous tourist attraction along with several connected shops, restaurants and hotels. At the end of 2019 its assets totalled €79.5 million.…
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The Blue Lagoon Lays Off 164 Workers Due To COVID-19
164 Blue Lagoon workers have been laid off as the company deals with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak in Iceland, reports Morgunblaðið. These firings come following the recent decision to close the Blue Lagoon until at least April 30th. The…
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Best Of Reykjanes 2019: Best Bathing Spot
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes Iceland 2019: Best Hike
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes Iceland 2019: Must-See Spot
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes Iceland 2019: Best Accommodation
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…