A volcanic eruption has begun on the Reykjanes Peninsula, the fourth in three years. A state of emergency has been declared following an earthquake swarm which began at around 21:00 (9PM) this evening, resulting in a volcanic eruption just north of the town of Grindavík, at an area called Sundhnúkur on the Reykjanes peninsula. The […] More
Iceland is a land of natural wonders, where geological marvels and historical significance converge in breathtaking harmony. Among the many gems that this country has to offer, Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park stands out as a place of exceptional beauty and historical importance. Located about 40 kilometers northeast of Reykjavik, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is […] More
Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and of course, the awe-inspiring Northern Lights. While many people venture to remote corners of the country to catch a glimpse of this natural wonder, the good news is that you don’t have to leave the city to witness the magic of the Aurora […] More
December 2022 was the coldest December in Iceland since 1974, with an average temperature across the country of -4.0 degrees Celsius or 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to record freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall also affected the whole country, forcing many roads to be closed for extended periods of time. A perfect depiction of just how […] More
Update: The live stream has ended up you can still view the entire stream above. Photographer and drone pilot Björn Steinbekk is currently doing a 12 hour live drone stream from the volcanic eruption at Geldingadalur on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The stream started 7PM local time (8PM BST for our UK viewers and […] More
Straight from the town of Húsavík in North Iceland, singer Molly Sandén performed her Oscar-nominated song ‘Húsavík’ from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, live in front of the world at the Academy Awards last night. The song, which was nominated for Best Original Song, might have missed out on the top prize, […] More
GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic blues and rock band Kaleo have released one of the most amazing music videos we’ve ever seen of their track ‘Skinny’. Recorded at the ever-growing volcanic eruption site in Geldingadalur valley on the Reykjanes peninsula, the live acoustic performance shows lead vocalist and guitarist JJ Julius Son (real name Jökull Júlíusson) strumming his […] More
This morning, United Airlines announced a new long-haul international expansion to Europe. The airline announced that it will be adding daily flights to Iceland for the summer in hopes that relaxed entry requirements will spur demand for the popular tourist destination. Most of continental Europe remains off-limits for most U.S. citizens, and airline executives last […] More
At midnight local time, a third fissure opened up at the volcanic eruption taking place on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. This new fissure opened up right between the two current ones, adding quite a bit of lava to the area, but at this stage it’s hard to say exactly how large the latest fissure […] More
A new 200 meter (650 feet) wide volcanic fissure opened up yesterday, northeast of the original eruption that began on March the 19th in Geldingadalur valley on the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption site has mostly been open to the public but was subsequently closed and the site immediately cleared with the help of ICE-SAR civil […] More
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