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Volcano Trail Remains Closed Due To Bad Weather
Authorities have decided to keep the trail to the Meradalir eruption closed today due to bad weather, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even socks and more.…
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Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path
Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed yesterday and remains closed until tomorrow morning so crews can build a safer trail. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check…
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Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Felt Throughout Capital Region Yesterday
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred yesterday morning just west of Lake Kleifarvatn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even…
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Lava Flow Rate Halved Since Starting Wednesday
There have been no changes in the lava flow in the eruption at Meradalir since yesterday, reports Vísir. Natural disaster experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office found lava flow decreased by almost half between Wednesday and Thursday. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again)…
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Eruption Watch 2022: Chance Of Eruption In Coming Weeks Is Significant, Scientists Say
Earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula continued through the night, the strongest of which was a 4.6-magnitude quake centered 3.4 kilometers southeast of Fagradalsfjall around 5:30 this morning. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine…
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Series Of Earthquakes Detected Over Holiday Weekend Could Signal New Eruption
A series of powerful earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula were felt throughout the capital region and as far as Snæfellsnes this weekend, leaving many wondering if another eruption could be imminent. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for…
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Land Rising At Askja Could Indicate Potential Eruption, Experts Warn
Land around Askja has been rising steadily over the last year, resulting in about 35 centimeters of height increase. Experts predict that if this trend continues, there could be a volcanic eruption, according to RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on…
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Magnitude 4.4, 4.9 Earthquakes Recorded At Bárðarbunga Caldera
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was measured 4.3 km northeast of the Bárðarbunga caldera yesterday afternoon. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our shop or join our High Five Club to get it in your inbox. If…
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High Winds Expected Around Iceland Today
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most of the country through the end of today, warning of strong winds and considerable rainfall that could lead to rockfall and landslides. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe…
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Icelandic Meteorological Office Issues Yellow Warning For Much Of East
The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a yellow weather warning for the Northeast, East, Eastfjords, and Southeast last night through parts of today. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our shop or join our High Five Club…
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3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bárðarbunga
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred this morning on the rim of the Bárðarbunga caldera, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months of…
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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Rocks Langjökull Glacier
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred around 22:00 last night in Langjökull glacier, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear a T-shirt outdoors for about 2 months of the year…
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Almost Magnitude Four Earthquake Felt Near Grindavík
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Reykjanes peninsula about 3km northwest of Grindavík last night, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up a panel of experts…
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Three-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Fagradalsfjall
Seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula continues after last year’s eruption, with a magnitude three earthquake reported early this morning by the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we…
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1,800 Earthquakes Recorded Last Week In Reykjanes Peninsula
Around 1,800 earthquakes were measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula last week. RÚV reports thats Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said at a conference for Nordic geologists that it should not come as a surprise should there be…