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Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland’s volcanoes?

October 26, 2024159 Views

Scientists are racing to find out whether the rapid retreat of glaciers could drive a surge in eruptions as magma builds under the island nation — and if so, whether the same might occur at ice-covered volcanoes around the world, putting many lives at risk. Toxic sulphurous gas, carrying the telltale reek of rotten eggs, wafted through vents in the steep walls of Iceland’s Viti crater, while carbon dioxide bubbled to the surface of the milky blue crater lake. Veils of steam wreathed the landscape of loose rock in eerie half-light. Through this forbidding terrain – “Viti” is derived from the Icelandic for “hell” – Michelle Parks, a volcanologist with the Icelandic Meteorological Office, picked her way toward the water’s edge one day last August. With a monitor strapped...

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Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

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August 24, 2024253 Views

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Thursday, the meteorological office said, spraying red-hot lava and smoke in its sixth outbreak since December. The total length of the fissure was about 3.9 km (2.42 miles) and had extended by 1.5 km in about 40 minutes, the Icelandic Met Office, which is tasked with monitoring volcanoes, said in a statement. Livestreams from the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula showed glowing hot lava shooting up from the ground, their bright-yellow and orange colours set in sharp contrast against the dark night sky. Lava spurts and flows after the eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland, August 23. via Civil Protection of Iceland "The impact is limited to a localized area near the eruption site. It does not pres...

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Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

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May 31, 2024359 Views

A volcano south of Iceland's capital Reykjavik spewed smoke and lava for a second day on Thursday although at a significantly slower pace, authorities said. The eruption, the fifth since December, was the most powerful in the area since volcanic systems on the Reykjanes peninsula became active three years ago after lying dormant for eight centuries, according to the Icelandic Met Office. "Since yesterday afternoon, the activity at the volcanic fissure (...) has decreased significantly," Iceland's Met Office said in a statement on Thursday. A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts near Grindavik, on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, May 29, 2024. Iceland Civil Protection/Handout via REUTERS The fishing town of Grindavik, where only a few people have returned after several homes ...

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Volcano erupts in Iceland, posing risk to fishing town

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January 14, 2024485 Views

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, posing an immediate threat to a nearby small fishing town although it had been evacuated earlier and no people were in danger, authorities said. Live video showed fountains of molten rock and smoke spewing from fissures in the ground across a wide area very close to the town of Grindavik. "No lives are in danger, although infrastructure may be under threat," Iceland's President Gudni Johannesson said on social media site X, adding there had been no interruptions to flights. A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, January 14, 2024. Iceland Civil Protection/Handout via REUTERS The eruption began early on Sunday north of the town, which just hours before had been evacuated for the second time s...

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Cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical

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January 4, 2024799 Views

Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play golf. But some of my favorite winter vacations have been to northerly destinations at their coldest, darkest times of year. I don’t ski, so I’m not looking for powder. But I have seen northern lights in Alaska, explored an ice cave in Iceland, and stood outdoors in 20-degree weather watching migrating cranes in Nebraska. I’ve been to Detroit in December, Canada for Christmas, Finland in February. And I’ve taken visitors around my hometown, New York City, in January, when holiday crowds are gone and prices are lower. Here are some tips and ideas for planning a trip in the depths of winter. This Nov. 18, 2023 image provided by Beth Harpaz shows visitors in an ice cave at ...

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Hooked on volcanoes? Tourists vie to catch Iceland’s eruptions

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January 2, 2024638 Views

As the glowing river of lava from a volcano that erupted last month in Iceland ebbed, not everyone was happy. Hazel Lane, a 49-year-old dental practice manager in London, had booked a ticket to Reykjavik as soon as she saw footage of the eruption on television, hoping to witness spectacular lava flows beneath molten red skies. Lane had already visited Iceland the previous month, but it was too soon. Although authorities had by that time evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the nearby town of Grindavik, weeks passed before the volcano - which lies about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Reykjavik - erupted on Dec. 18. "I had a crazy notion of going to Reykjavik for the day to fly over the volcanic eruption," Lane said. She arrived with her son and his girlfriend on Dec. 22 to fin...

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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily due to earthquakes

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November 10, 2023693 Views

Area on alert for volcanic eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa — one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions — closed temporarily as a swarm of earthquakes put the island nation’s most populated region on alert for a possible volcanic eruption. Guests rushed to leave the spa’s hotels in the early hours of Thursday, after they were rattled awake shortly before 1 a.m. by a magnitude 4.8 quake, the strongest to hit the region since the recent wave of seismic activity began on Oct. 25. Bjarni Stefansson, a local taxi driver, described a scene of confusion when he arrived at the Retreat Hotel, where lava rocks had fallen on the roadway and the parking lot was jammed with 20 to 30 cabs. FILE PHOTO: Bathers enjoy the warm waters of Blue Lagoon on Iceland. ...

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Discover the ultimate relaxation and wellness at Icelandic geothermal swimming pool

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October 31, 2023660 Views

Hótel Húsafell, has announced the highly anticipated completion of its newly renovated geothermal swimming pool, Lindin. This extraordinary enhancement brings a renewed sense of luxury and tranquillity to the heart of Húsafell area. When preparing for your travelling to Iceland there is one item you do not want to forget to pack in your suitcase. Your swimsuit! Perhaps this is an unexpected recommendation for your trip to Iceland, which is in the North Atlantic Ocean and lying on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe. Iceland is actually also known for its extreme climate contrasts. But, you simply must trust this advice because a visit to one of the geothermal pools in Iceland is an activity you won't want to miss. Especially when you are visitin...

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A true culinary experience in the Húsafell Highlands

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October 7, 2023845 Views

For years, Hótel Húsafell has been a sanctuary for those seeking solace in nature's embrace. Guests can embark on guided explorations of the surrounding wilderness, immersing themselves in the raw beauty of Iceland's landscapes. Whether it's a hike through rugged terrain or a night of stargazing under the Arctic sky, every experience is designed to deepen the connection between guests and the natural environment that surrounds Hótel Húsafell. Nestled amidst the enchanting off-beat landscapes of West Iceland, Hótel Húsafell has long been celebrated for its blend of quality service and the untamed beauty of nature. Now, as its restaurant opens its doors under a new name, it embarks on a transformative journey that seamlessly weaves sustainability, Asian influence, and ecological cons...

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Iceland volcano eruption slowing, gas pollution drops

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July 11, 2023857 Views

A volcanic eruption in Iceland close to the capital Reykjavik is slowing and gas pollution is easing, experts said, but residents should still keep clear of the volcano which has been spewing out toxic gas. The eruption has decreased considerably, the Icelandic Met Office, Vedur, said on Tuesday, adding people should keep out of the restricted eruption site. Smoke billows and lava spurts after the eruption of a volcano, on the Reykjanes peninsula, near the capital Reykjavik, in southwest Iceland, July 10, 2023, in this picture obtained from social media. Juergen Merz - Glacier Photo Artist/via REUTERS The Litli Hrutur volcano, which lies some 60 km (37 miles) from the country's capital, has attracted interest with some people trying to get closer to the site, a 9-kilometre (5.6 m...