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  • Three Earthquakes Shaking Up Borgarnes

    Three Earthquakes Shaking Up Borgarnes

    On Monday afternoon, three earthquakes occurred in western Iceland, about 24.9 km north of Borgarnes. According to mbl.is, the largest quake measured a magnitude of 3. Rare but not unusual Borgarnes, 75 kilometers north of Reykjavík, has been dealing with earthquakes in…

  • Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík

    Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík

    Some pleasant news during unpleasant days. According to Vísir, residents of the capital area can prepare for a return of the sun and warmer temperatures during the coming week. The end of gloomy weather in Reykjavík After many weeks of gloomy and…

  • Research Scientists Rescued From Earthquake Region

    Research Scientists Rescued From Earthquake Region

    Two researchers from the Icelandic Meteorological Office were rescued yesterday, after they became lost on the Reykjanes peninsula and requested help. The workers, a man and a woman, became separated from their group as they were studying gasses connected to the seismic activity…

  • Up To 22 Celsius Today

    Up To 22 Celsius Today

    Today the forecast is calling for a strong northeasterly wind in the northwest of the country, as well as in the southeast, RÚV reports. It will be bright and warm in most of the country, with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 22°C,…