Mt. Skjaldbreiður – The Magnificent Shield Volcano
by Iceland is home to a shield volcano known as Skjaldbreiður. The mountain is in the southwest region of Iceland, namely in the Þingvellir National Park. …
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What Distinguishes Iceland From Other Countries?
Recent events have caused me to reflect on Iceland, the amazing country that I am fortunate to call home. In the past few days, we’ve …
Volcanic Eruption Possible at Reykjanes Peninsula within Few Days
On the Reykjanes Peninsula, seismologists have detected up to 2,000 earthquakes since yesterday, with some measuring as high as a five on the Richter scale. …
In Reykjanes Peninsula, You Can See the Earth in the Process of Forming
The Reykjanes Peninsula is a fantastic location that conceals a lot of things. When you first land at Keflavik Airport, all you see is flat, …
Will I See a Volcanic Eruption When I Visit Iceland?
During your time in Iceland, you might be able to see a volcano erupt, but this is not a guarantee. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a …
Volcanos, Waterfall of Trolls and Paradise Hollow
Those who drive around Borgarfjordur and pass Bifrost hamlet, either north or south, will no doubt notice a very scenic volcano by the road called …
The Beautiful Island In The Shadow Of Volcanic Activity
The eruption in Westmann Islands in 1973 was a major event. Hundreds of buildings disappeared under lava or volcanic dust and sand. It shaped the …
Volcanic Haze In Westfjords Far Away From Eruption On Reykjanes
It was strange to come to the Westfjords today on the way from Reykjavík. All the fjords were filled with greyish haze from the eruption …
Climate Change, Increased Volcanic Activity, New Fissure and Summer Stillness
We have reached the extreme edge of climate change according to a new United Nations report (Climate change: IPCC report is ‘code red for humanity’) …
Reykjanes Volcano Eruption Livestreams
Since the eruption began in Reykjanes just over a week ago, thousands have visited the volcano and admired the magnificent eruption. But not everyone has …
Monitoring Volcanic Activity
In a land currently being created by volcanic activity everybody becomes sort of an expert. If the earth shakes or a volcano rumbles the Website …
Lake Hredavatn in Borgarfjordur
Lake Hredavatn is in Borgarfjordur in the southwest part of Iceland. It is located near the Bifrost University about 1.5 hours from Reykjavík. The lake …