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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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...
Read MoreDiscover the ultimate relaxation and wellness at Icelandic geothermal swimming pool
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...
Read MoreHidden and unexplored, they are an off-beat sustainable tourist attraction in Iceland As the threat of climate change and global warming is getting even more on people’s minds it is even more urgent and important when it comes to traveling. Searching for a sustainable tourist attraction is something we would like you to consider and perhaps it is time for an eco-friendly visit during your wanderlust. By doing so you can keep your conscience green! Sustainable tourist attractions ensure sustainable and green efforts for their operation. It can be anything from energy conservation to using recyclable raw materials to wildlife preservation. We think it’s extremely important to keep this in mind for both your and our contribution to fight the effects of climate change and global warming...
Read MoreThe rare beauty and benefit of wedding planning is that you have infinite options to make the wedding day your own, just as you have always dreamt of. It's a unique process for you to experience and enjoy. It could be said that almost every aspect of a wedding is optional, although there's one thing you simply can't skip, and that's the venue – oh, and saying YES of course. Many couples prefer to host their wedding in their hometown or the city they reside in, some look to a unique experience at an off-beat destination. One of the first steps in your wedding planning process is selecting the wedding venue and finding the perfect location for your big day is not an easy decision. There are many options to choose from that fit your budget and style, whether you're looking for a hi...
Read MoreSpanish adventurer takes on challenging waterfalls in land of fire and ice Aniol Serrasolses is used to putting his whitewater kayaking skills to the test in stunning locations such as Costa Rica's Águas Bravas and the Villarrica volcano in Chile. However, he took it to another level with an epic voyage of discovery into the wild heart of Iceland. Aniol Serrasolses droping a waterfall in Aldeyjarfoss, Iceland. Photo: David Nogales / Red Bull Content Pool Just a few months back, the Spanish kayaker had pulled off the feat over a 25-kilometre descent on Chile’s Villarrica volcano. Aniol Serrasolses is used to testing his supreme whitewater kayaking skills in stunning and dangerous locations. He travelled at nearly 100km/h down a high-speed snowy descent, scythed across the forest f...
Read MoreThe tiny Icelandic town of Husavik, which was propelled to global fame by a hit Netflix comedy, has rolled out a red carpet on its main street in anticipation of even greater glory on Oscars night. The power ballad “Husavik (My Hometown)”, which featured as the climactic moment in the movie about a couple bumbling their way through the Eurovision Song Contest, is nominated for Best Original Song, and residents are fired up. A view of the harbour in Husavik, a small fishing town in northern Iceland, August 16, 2020. Ales Mucha/Visit Husavik/Handout via REUTERS The Oscar nomination came after a locally produced video extolling the song, presented by fictional Husavik resident Oskar Oskarsson, went viral, adding to the small fishing town’s emotional investment in the song’s success....
Read MoreA volcano in Iceland spewing lava into the sky since it erupted last Friday could continue its spectacular display for years, potentially becoming a new tourist attraction on the island known for its natural wonders. Thousands of Icelanders have flocked to the site of the eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, some 30 kilometres southwest of the capital, hoping to be awed by the rare lava fountains and even to cook a meal on the scorching crust of magma. A view of the volcanic site on the Reykjanes Peninsula following Friday's eruption in Iceland March 23, 2021. REUTERS/Cat Gundry-Beck Drone footage filmed over the crater shows the molten lava bubbling and spurting, and gushing down the sides of the volcano. “It’s a perfect tourist eruption,” volcanology professor at the Univers...
Read MoreIceland will this week open its borders to all visitors who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 without mandatory testing or quarantine, as it seeks to attract more tourists to help revive its coronavirus-hit economy. The North Atlantic country, which will become one of the first to open its borders since the beginning of the pandemic, saw tourist numbers plummet by 75% last year to just under half a million, causing its economy to contract by 6.6%. FILE PHOTO: People walk past artwork on the side of a shop as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Reykjavik, Iceland. REUTERS/John Sibley “The world has been through a lot in the past twelve months, and we are all hoping for a slow and safe return to normalcy,” Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said in a...
Read MoreIceland, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Turks and Caicos are the latest major destinations to adopt the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) global safety and hygiene stamp, which was launched earlier this year. The Safe Travels stamp was developed as the first of its kind to help restore confidence in travellers and aims to revive an ailing Travel & Tourism sector. It is now being used by over 145 destinations, including major holiday hotspots such as Puerto Rico, Philippines, Portugal, Turkey and Maldives. The stamp allows travellers to identify which destinations around the world have adopted standardised global health and hygiene protocols – so they can experience ‘Safe Travels’. This landmark move by WTTC also received the backing of the United Nations World Tou...
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