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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 179: Underwater Volcano On The Cards
Spring is here! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Chief Morale Officer Pollý are out enjoying the sunshine in Reykjanes, as well as bringing you the latest news from the area; a possible underwater volcano, bird flu in Iceland and the reaction to Finland…
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New Eruption Could Send Ash Over The Capital Area
The earthquake detected in the sea off Reykjanes peninsula could result in sending ash over the Reykjavík area, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the trips you can order from us! We handpick tours…
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About A 50/50 Chance Of A New Eruption–Or Eruptions
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology and petrology at the University of Iceland, contends that there is now about a 50/50 chance that there will be renewed volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula this year, RÚV reports. He also believes that it…
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Chance Of Volcanic Eruption Decreasing
As scientists continue to pour over the data, it now appears that a volcanic eruption in Reykjanes is less likely than it was previously reported to be. [su_pullquote]Get 15% off Grapevine Christmas products until January 9th! Click here.[/su_pullquote] A new announcement from…
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Earthquake Swarm In Reykjanes, Lateral Magma Movement Likely Cause
A series of significantly large earthquakes–i.e., at a magnitude of 3.0 or greater–have been detected in Reykjanes since early this morning, all of them near Fagradalsfjall. [su_pullquote]Need a Christmas present pronto? Get the Iceland lover in your life a Grapevine online shop…
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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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Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula
As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to the roster of awe-inspiring scenery. However, the recent eruption in Geldingadalur isn’t the only reason to visit the Reykjanes Peninsula. If you…
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Two New Eruptions Opened At Geldingadalur This Morning
New fissures opened up at the eruption site in Geldingadalur this morning, on either side of the crater that opened at midnight on the 2nd day of Easter. This is stated on the Facebook page of the Volcano and Natural History Group…
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Seismic Roundup: Eruption Decreases, Flights Still Safe, Photos And Video Within
Things have calmed considerably since Geldingadalsgos erupted at around 21:40 Icelandic time last night, and a better understanding of the situation in the light of day has formed. The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) reports that the eruption has slowed down a bit…
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Black Sandvík Wasteland: Finding Iceland On Your Doorstep At Reykjanes
It turns out you don’t need to travel as far as Reynisfjara to kick off your shoes and luxuriate on a black sand beach. The Reykjanes Peninsula has its very own: Sandvík, located just 49 kilometres southwest of Reykjavík. And whilst we—the…
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UPDATE: Fish Farm Waste Also Runs Into Dangerous Power Plant Hot Pools
Waste from Stolt-Nielsen’s fish farms runs into a popular illegal swimming spot on the Reykjanes coastline, Visir reports As reported, the HS Orka power plant issued a warning after dozens of swimmers were spotted enjoying the coastal hot pools near its Reykjanes…
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Bathers Warned Against Swimming In Power Plant Waste Hot Pools
An electricity firm has warned that a newly popular swimming spot in Reykjanes is in fact a potentially harmful offshoot from its power plant. Several hot pools on the Reykjanes coastline have become a popular attraction for locals, despite private property warnings.…
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8,000 Tremors In Reykjanes Since January
Some 8,000 tremors have been measured on the Reykjanes peninsula since January, the Icelandic Met Office reports. While the vast majority of these have been relatively small, it is very likely that there is now a new magma intrusion in the area.…
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Stay Away From The Eldvörp Caves For The Time Being
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning advising people to stay away from the Eldvörp caves of Reykjanes, on account of high levels of deadly gases which have accumulated therein. To wit, the warning as is follows: “We warn about cave…
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Volcano Update: Mt. Þorbjörn Very Likely Will Not Erupt
Mt. Þorbjörn, the volcano that seemed on the cusp of erupting just two weeks ago has calmed down significantly since then, along with the attendant seismic activity, to where specialists now believe regional activity will soon stop without an eruption. This update…
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Volcano Update: Townsfolk Meet, A Calm Night, Eruption Least Likely Scenario
While a “state of uncertainty” has been issued for the Mt. Þorbjörn volcano, last night was a relatively quiet night for the location. The townspeople of Grindavík, located near the foot of the mountain, met yesterday with their mayor to discuss the…
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Mt. Þorbjörn, Volcano In Reykjanes: What You Need To Know
Plenty of people are talking about Mt. Þorbjörn, an oft-overlooked volcano in southwest Iceland, as the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has declared a “state of uncertainty” regarding recent activity at and around the mountain. What exactly is going on,…
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Hundreds Of Earthquakes Shake Up Reykjanes Peninsula
Over 400 earthquakes have been recorded since Sunday morning in the Reykjanes peninsula. However, none registered over 3.7 in magnitude, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO). This is no reason for alarm; the area is known for being seismically active. Driving…
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Best Of Reykjanes 2019: Best Café
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes 2019: Best Tour
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes Iceland 2019: Best Hike
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…
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Best Of Reykjanes Iceland 2019: Must-See Spot
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a gem of Iceland. Most visitors to Iceland have visited it, whether they know it or not, as Reykjanes is home to Keflavík International Airport; many will also visit the Blue Lagoon for a dip. But there’s much…