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Þorbjörn Rescue Team Removes Controversial “MGGA” Hats From Sale
The rescue team Þorbjörn, which is based in Grindavík, has decided to cancel the distribution of a controversial piece of merchandise. The item, a red cap adorned with the phrase, ‘Make Grindavík Great Again’, was initially distributed among fellow rescue team members…
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Search And Rescue Members Threatened During Grindavík Evacuation
During the evacuation of Grindavík moments before the latest volcanic eruption, search and rescue members were threatened at gunpoint, RÚV reports. The rescue team members were facilitating the town’s evacuation when they were confronted by a man refusing to leave. The inhabitant…
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Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns
Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it is suspending tours to the Blue Lagoon due to ongoing safety concerns on the Reykjanes peninsula. Tours were halted as of noon…
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Rescue Team Finished New Route To The Eruption Site
The rescue team Þorbjörn has completed a new hiking route to the eruption site at Geldingadalur, Vísir reports. The trail starts at Suðurstrandarvegur and the rescue team state that well equipped hikers can make the trip in an hour and a half.…
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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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The Red Flag: Hiking Up Þorbjörn On The Reykjanes Peninsula
“Would you like to hike up the mountain alone?” asked Art, a photographer, and my companion for the day. “I’ll park the car on the other side and meet you at the top.” I gazed up at the still mountain from my…
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Town Guide: Stylish Cabins, Seafood, and Beautiful Coastline In Sandgerði
A small town on the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Sandgerði boasts one of the most active fishing harbours in Iceland. With straight roads leading directly from Reykjavík to Sandgerði, it is arguably one of the easiest small towns to reach during…