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Seismic Activity Increasing In Reykjanes Peninsula
Tremors from a magnitude 3.7 earthquake were felt in the capital area and through Borgarnes at 1:52 last night, RÚV reports. This follows a 3.5 magnitude earthquake that was also felt in Reykjavík at 11:05 yesterday. Both quakes originated in the Reykjanes…
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The Longest Eruption Of The Century Is Still Ongoing
The longest eruption of the century at Geldingadalir is still ongoing, even though lava hasn’t surfaced from the crater these past days, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]The next issue of Reykjavík Grapevine is out on October 8! Get it sent to your door by…
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A Possible New Eruption Turned Out To Be The Moon
The Icelandic Met Office had quite an eventful nightshift last night. Vísir reports that the office received a number of announcements about a possible new eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, a bit to the east from the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall. Each…
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An Unexpected Lava Flow At The Volcano
Many people witnessed an unexpected lava flow at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall yesterday, reports Vísir. A lava pond near the crater erupted and the lava inside burst out at high speed. The area was quickly evacuated and closed after the lava…
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Geldingadalir Eruption Now The Longest Of The Century
The Geldingadalir volcanic eruption is officially the longest-lived of the 21st century, RÚV reports. The world turned their attention to Iceland on March 19, 2021 when the eruption began. That was 181 days ago. Until today, the longest eruption at Holuhraun lasted…
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Tourists Once Again Risk It All For A Good Story
Updates of the coronavirus pandemic have been taking over the front pages of the world’s news for over a year. With the introduction of effective vaccines against the virus many regions are seeing increases in tourism and as a result, tales of…
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Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation
A recent report by University of Iceland geologists indicate that the eruption may be showing sign of slowing down. The report, written by Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, Sæmundur Ari Halldórsson and Joaquin M. Belart, is largely based on measurements made on the 19th…
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First COVID Symptoms Can Also Be From Volcanic Pollution
Some of the first symptoms of being possibly infected with the coronavirus also closely resemble the symptoms of volcanic air pollution, RÚV reports. It is therefore important to check the air quality every day, and get screened for the coronavirus if you…
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Drone Footage at Fagradalsfjall Reveals Beautiful Skylight
Sigurður þór Helgason, owner of DJI Reykjavik, has discovered a beautiful “skylight” in the lava at the eruption site. Sigurður stated to Morgunblaðið, that “I witnessed this when I went with some scientists, Ármann Höskuldsson and Helgi Kristín Tómasdóttir, with the Coast…
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Move Over Gawker Hill: A New Favorite Vantage
The ever-shifting landscape of the eruption has a new scenic vantage: Langahryggur, or “long-spine,” a ridge overlooking the eruption. Accessible by Route C and approximately an hour from the parking lot, Langahryggur provides an overview of both the eruption and the lava…
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Volcano Is Back To Being A Fire Geyser… For Now
On Friday night the eruption in Fagradalsfjall resumed with full force after the longest period of unrest so far. Lava jets have resumed again, shooting lava up into the air, reaching a maximum of 20 meters. Additionally, a hole in the bottom…
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RVK Newscast #115: The Odd Rhythm Of The Volcano & A Helicopter Dispute
The volcano has a new rhythm—meaning now we have to time our visits to see it in action. There’s also currently a dispute between the landowners of the volcano area and the helicopter companies. And the blue smog, or the volcanic smog,…
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Experts Urge Sensitive Groups To Stay Indoors Due To Eruption
An expert at the Environment Agency of Iceland recommends people monitor the air quality in their area, as pollution has increased in southwestern Iceland from the volcanic eruption in Geldingadalur. Furthermore, those with respiratory diseases should avoid the outdoors when pollution is…
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RVK Newscast #114: Pornshop To Be A Kindergarten & More Cancelled Musicians
Scott Estill, the lost American explained in a TV interview what happened when he got lost near the volcano. The second weekend after no COVID-19 domestic restriction was so lively that emergency responders felt like it was way too much. #Meetoo keeps…
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New Eruption Begins On The Outside Of The Crater
The eruption in Geldingadalir sprouted a new small eruption on the outside of the crater last night at around ten o’clock, reports Vísir. After a brief stint of decreased activity, the resurgence has been welcomed by visitors and webcam watchers alike. New…
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RVK Newscast #113: Siggi The Hacker, Wikileaks And The Lost American
In this episode we report that the FBI’s star witness in the case against Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, has admitted lying in his evidence. The story, published in Icelandic news magazine Stundin, was written by Bjartmar Alexandersson — a journalist who will…
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Saving The Road From The Eruption With A Lava Bridge
The road that we’ve all been talking about, Suðurstrandarvegur, just might stand a chance against the lava flow from the eruption at Geldingadalur. Magnús Rannver Rafnsson, engineer and managing director of Línudan ehf, believes there might be a way to save the…
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RVK Newscast #112: The Volcano Turns Three, And A Farm Is Doomed
Geldingadalsgos is now officially three months old, and in our latest newscast from the volcano site we look at what has surprised Icelandic geologists so far about the eruptions. We visit Íssólfstaðsskála — a farm that will probably be under lava before…
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RVK Newscast #111: Katla’s Folklore Explained & The Last Of COVID-19
Iceland is doing very well with vaccinations, meaning that we are very close to abolishing all domestic restrictions in connection with the virus. Also, the search & rescue team had to rescue missing hikers on the Laugavegur Trail. Finally, we discuss the…
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RVK Newscast #110: Workers Try To Save Volcano Path
There was no public access to the volcano when we visited on June 15th, but viewing points have since been reopened. Workers are building barriers to stop the lava flowing into Nátthagakriki, which would change the situation dramatically and even cut off…
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Volcano Crater Is Slowly Closing
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology and petrology at the University of Iceland, told mbl.is on Monday that continuous eruptions at the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula have added to its “roof”, slowly closing the once exposed crater. Unseen lava flows Eruption…
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RVK Newscast #106: Lava Is Closing Off The Path!
When we arrived at the volcano late on Sunday, we found out that the path to the mountain next to the volcano was about to be closed off due to lava overflow (!!!) In this edition of the Reykjavík Newscast, we discuss…
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Viewing Hill Of The Eruption Evacuated
The main hill providing an up-close view of the eruption in Geldingdalur was evacuated last night due to the possibility of people becoming trapped from the lava flow. Evacuation as prevention The hill is located on the ridge between Geldingdalur and the…