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Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:35:00 +0000
Fifth Fissure on Fire in Fagradalsfjall
New fissures or vents have opened at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, this morning.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Who Should not Visit Eruption Site - Words of Warning
Children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with underlying heart and lung conditions are advised not to visit the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:27:00 +0000
Part of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Filmed in Iceland
Scenes for the adventure/fantasy film Dungeons & Dragons, set to be released in the US in March of 2023, were recently filmed in Iceland.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:56:00 +0000
Defined Danger Zone to Be Avoided
Time after time, people visiting the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, have disregarded warnings and entered an area defined as a danger zone.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:59:00 +0000
Fourth Fissure Opens in Fagradalsfjall: Video
Fissure number four opened in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, Saturday morning.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:05:00 +0000
Doors of Deplar Farm Soon to Reopen
Deplar Farm, a luxury hotel in North Iceland, will soon be opening its doors again after a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:01:00 +0000
Surprising Sounds of Lava and Fire
The sound of fire is something that so far has been missing from countless videos posted of the eruption in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:40:00 +0000
Two Cruise Lines Plan to Sail Around Iceland
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains unclear how many cruise ships will arrive in Iceland this summer.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:09:00 +0000
New Rules at Border: Free Stay at Quarantine Hotel
New disease prevention rules took effect at Icelandic borders at midnight.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0000
Watch the Lava Streams Connect: Video
When the third fissure opened Tuesday night at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, lava streams from the three fissures gradually connected, forming one continuous line of lava and fire.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:16:00 +0000
New COVID-19 Regulation to Take Effect A.S.A.P.
Landsréttur, the Icelandic appellate court, yesterday dismissed a case regarding the mandatory stay at a quarantine hotel for travelers coming from high-risk COVID-19 countries.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:10:00 +0000
Webcam Destroyed by Stream of Lava
Yesterday, you may have noticed that one of mbl.is’ webcams was down due to technical problems.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:05:00 +0000
Disease Prevention Efforts in Iceland Jeopardized?
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason states that yesterday’s ruling by the Reykjavík District Court could jeopardize disease prevention efforts in Iceland.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:09:00 +0000
Third Fissure Opens in Fagradalsfjall: New Webcam
The eruption saga in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland continues.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:06:00 +0000
Red Lava River at Dusk: Video
Access to the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, will be closed today.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:40:00 +0000
Death Investigated as Manslaughter
A 30-year-old man died of his wounds Saturday at Landspítali National University Hospital, after having been attacked in front of his home on the street Vallakór, Kópavogur, Friday morning.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0000
Court Rules Against Mandatory Stay at Quarantine Hotel
Icelandic Health Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir will be meeting with the Welfare Committee of Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, today to discuss the possibility of presenting a bill that would ensure the enactment of a regulation to provide a ...

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:17:00 +0000
New Fissure Opens in Fagradalsfjall - Area Evacuated: Video
A new fissure opened shortly after noon, about 500 meters (550 yards) northeast of the eruption that began March 19 in Fagradalsfjall mountain.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:03:00 +0000
Islands Sold - Seaweed to Be Used for Fabric
Svefneyjar islands, in Breiðafjörður bay, West Iceland, were recently sold.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fascinating Fagradalsfjall Eruption: Video
Film maker Óskar Páll Sveinsson visited the eruption site on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, Tuesday, March 23.



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