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Google And Microsoft Now Use More Electricity Than The Whole Of Iceland
New research has surfaced that suggests Google and Microsoft now consume more electricity per year than the whole of Iceland. Climate change writer Michael Thomas reported on Twitter (known by some as “X”) that the tech giants use more power than several…
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Power Trip: A Steamy Day Out Around Iceland’s Hottest Power Stations
Icelandic winter entices for many reasons. There are ice caves, snowy mountains and long, dark nights full of stars and Aurora. But there is another category of beauty and intrigue with a unique premise: power stations. Iceland’s iconic geology is a source…
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Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits Near Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit just three kilometres north of the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant around 22:49 yesterday evening. Several aftershocks were recorded after the initial quake, the highest of which reached magnitude 2. The quake was felt from the town of…
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Earthquakes Linked To Power Plant Activity
About ten earthquakes of magnitude 2 and over have been detected in the Hengill area over night. The largest of the quakes, which occurred at around 7pm, measured 3.3. RUV reports. An announcement made by ON Power states that the earthquakes occurred…
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Ask A Geoscientist: What’s With This Eggy Water?
Tap water in Iceland: pure, refreshing and—as they often say about the best things in life—it comes for free. Why, then, does this source of Icelandic pride (and hydration) leave so many newcomers and tourists flabbergasted the first time they come to…
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Ask A Scientist: What Are Iceland’s Top Sources Of Air Pollution?
When you step out of Keflavik Airport, one of the first things you notice is the fresh air. With a small population and lots of renewable energy sources, Iceland has been able to protect its air quality. However, are there any air…