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Reykjanes Eruption Over, But Danger And Seismic Activity Are Not
The twelfth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has ended, the Icelandic Met Office announced yesterday. The eruption lasted for 20 days, and it was the ninth eruption in Sundhnúksgígaröðin (the Sundhnúkur crater row). However, despite the end of the eruption, the Icelandic…
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Earthquake Surge Near Hekla In South Iceland
On the morning of July 7, a short surge of earthquakes was recorded near Árnes in South Iceland, about 20 kilometres west of Hekla volcano. The activity happened around 04:40. The largest rumble was measured at 3.4, which triggered about 30 aftershocks.…
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Around 240 Earthquakes Recorded Near Grímsey
Around 240 earthquakes have been recorded near Grímsey since early this morning, the largest measuring 4.7 in magnitude, reports RÚV. Halla Ingólfsdóttir, a resident of Grímsey, says she was woken by the strongest quake in a seismic swarm currently underway east of…
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4.2-Magnitude Earthquake In Bárðarbunga
An earthquake measuring 4.2 in magnitude struck Bárðarbunga just before 8:30 this morning, reports RÚV. A smaller earthquake, measuring 2.9, occurred in the same area shortly before, followed by several smaller aftershocks. Kristín Elísa Guðmundsdóttir, a natural hazards specialist at the Icelandic…
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Powerful Earthquake Swarm In Bárðarbunga, Scientists Are Cautious
The Civil Protection Department has declared an uncertainty level due to a powerful earthquake swarm that began in Bárðarbunga shortly after 6:00 on January 14, reports RÚV. The swarm subsided by nine o’clock, but another could occur in the coming hours or…
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Powerful Earthquake Swarm At Reykjanes Ridge
Seismic activity at the Reykjanes Ridge has increased significantly, with nearly 80 earthquakes recorded between December 28th and 29th, reports Vísir. Böðvar Sveinsson, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Met Office, confirmed the activity, describing it as a relatively strong earthquake…
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Ground Survey Work Ongoing In Grindavík
Ground survey work is ongoing in Grindavík as residents and business owners continue to be permitted into the area around the clock. Surveys to date have indicated there are large crevasses beneath several areas within the town limits, according to a new…
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Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected
A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been raised that the building had suffered significant damage, as cracks extend along the structure, and a sinkhole has opened in the vicinity.…
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Blue Lagoon Partially Reopens, Grindavík Could Follow
Following its closure on November 9 due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon partially resumed operations on Sunday, December 17. The lagoon itself, including the spa facilities, the Blue Café and Lava Restaurant are now open. The…
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In Pictures: Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes
As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials and valuables, new photos from the town have been published by our colleagues from RÚV. Significant damage can be seen throughout Grindavík…
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Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns
Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it is suspending tours to the Blue Lagoon due to ongoing safety concerns on the Reykjanes peninsula. Tours were halted as of noon…
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1,000 Earthquakes Recorded Near Þorbjörn And Fagradalsfjall
The Chief of Police, the Chief of Police in South Iceland and the Commissioner of Police declared a state of uncertainty for public safety due to seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The tremors began early on the morning of October 25…
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Met Office Hypothesises Two Outcomes Of Earthquake Swarm
Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office are hypothesising two scenarios that could play out in the coming days or weeks, MBL.is reports. The first is that the earthquake swarms that began to rumble the Reykjanes peninsula July 4 could simply die down…
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UPDATED: Earthquakes Rocking Reykjanes, Pointing To Another Eruption
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake woke late sleepers in central Reykjavík at 8:21 this morning. But, it’s residents of the Reykjanes peninsula that are likely a little worse for wear this morning, waking up from a long night of back to back quakes.…
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Earthquakes Shake Up Mýrdalsjökull
There have been three earthquakes with a magnitude three in Mýrdalsjökull yesterday, reports Vísir. The largest one was measured at noon and was 3.4 in magnitude. A total of thirteen earthquakes have been recorded since midnight, and all of them were located…
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Another 4.0 Earthquake Shakes Grímsey
Early on the morning of October 27th, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred about 30 km east-southeast of Grímsey, an island off the north coast of Iceland, reports RÚV. According to the Icelandic Met Office, the earthquake was felt in Akureyri and dozens…
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4.0 Earthquake Near Herðubreið
An underwater earthquake series has been going on north of Herðubreið since last night, reports Fréttablaðið. [su_pullquote]We have opened the Christmas Vault: get your gifts here! Icelandic Yule Lads, the Christmas cat, Icelandic Christmas candy and more. As always, join our High…
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Earthquakes In Mýrdalsjökull Start Discussions About Possible Eruption Of Katla
The question that is on the minds of geoscientists at the moment is whether the ground movements in Mýrdalsjökull are possibly a precursor to a flow or eruption in Katla, reports RÚV. Either way, the notice would be short and the sequence…
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Earthquakes Off The Coast Of Reykjanes And In The North
Some seismic activity kicked off last night close to Reykjanes peninsula, according to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, but there are as yet no indications that a volcano is set to erupt. [su_pullquote]Get the new Reykjavík Grapevine issue with…
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RVK Newscast 213: Parliament Is Back, People’s Party In Trouble
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, is outside the Icelandic parliament to discuss all the latest news. Read on for more info and links! WANNA LEARN MORE ABOUT AUSTURVELLIR? Join our YouTube…
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Seismic Activity In Grímsey Continues
Earthquake series continue to occur northeast of Grímsey, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know if a volcano erupts in Iceland! We will send an announcement to your inbox within the same hour, making you amongst…
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4.9 Earthquake Struck The North Last Night
An earthquake of a magnitude of 4.9 was measured around four o’clock in the morning about twelve kilometers east-northeast of Grímsey, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Best of Reykjavík 2022 Autumn edition is out! To celebrate we are adding a copy to all discount boxes…
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RVK Newscast 209: The Volcano Is Dead, Long Live The Volcano
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson visits the island of Geldinganes to bring you all the latest Icelandic news, including information about the new eruption. Read on for info and links! Hello and welcome back to RVK…