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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:38:00 +0000
‘This Eruption Isn’t Over’
There was some visible activity in the crater by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland at midnight, following a roughly 48-hour pause in visible volcanic activity.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:51:00 +0000
Bones Discovered Are Not Human
Bones discovered in a trash bag in the slope Kambar, near Hveragerði, Southwest Iceland, Tuesday night, turned out not to be human.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:03:00 +0000
The Hottest Valley on the Island
Well, maybe there are hotter places, but the for foreigners unpronounceable town of Hveragerði offers an unforgettable bath in the nearby hot river and more.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:43:00 +0000
Economic Turnaround Ahead in Iceland
After suffering a major hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Icelandic economy can expect a turnaround with considerable growth in exports.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:08:00 +0000
Oldest Living Icelander Turns 109
Dóra Ólafsdóttir, the oldest living Icelander, turned 109 yesterday, July 6.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Trash Bag With Skeletal Remains Discovered in Iceland
A trash bag, discovered around 7 pm last night in Southwest Iceland, will be sent to the technical department of the police, since it is suspected that its contents include human bones.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:59:00 +0000
Get Ready to Fight the Biting Midges
Numerous Icelanders traveled during the past weekend, which was warm and sunny.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:22:00 +0000
What’s Most Remarkable About the Eruption
One of the most remarkable things about this eruption is that there doesn’t seem to be any direct connection between the lava flow and the crater activity.”

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:18:00 +0000
Slowing Down With Spa Ritual
We all do know that traveling can sometimes be exhausting. If you want to slow down for only half a day, then this ritual can help.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Largest Number of Passengers in 15 Months
A total of 10,580 passengers went through Keflavík International Airport on Saturday – the largest number in more than 15 months.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:25:00 +0000
Was Preparing to Die at Eruption Site
“I ended up tripping on a lava rock that I didn’t see, and I hit my head, and I was knocked out.”

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0000
Sounded Like Hekla Erupting or Hoofbeat on Asphalt
When they heard the rumble, some witnesses thought an earthquake was imminent or an explosion occurring.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 08:08:00 +0000
Fox Makes News at Eruption Site: Video
Interest in the volcanic eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, is not limited to scientists, reporters and tourists.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:04:00 +0000
Used to Having Geyser in His Backyard: Video
“It’s amazing how you can get used to having a geyser in your backyard.”

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:24:00 +0000
Child in Intensive Care Following Inflatable Castle Accident
A six-year-old child is in intensive care at Landspítali National University Hospital, following an accident yesterday in Akureyri, North Iceland, where one of the corners of an inflatable castle was suddenly lifted from the ground, after apparen...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:48:00 +0000
Alert Phase Declared Due to Swelling Rivers: Videos
Unusually high water levels in rivers and streams in North Iceland caused the national police commissioner to declare an alert phase in the area yesterday afternoon.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:09:00 +0000
Lava Skylight Looks Like Red Figure: Video
One of Iceland Monitor’s readers, Donatas Arlauskas, sent us this amazing drone video from the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:04:00 +0000
Play Tickets Sell Well; Icelandair to Fly to 34 Destinations
Birgir Jónsson, CEO of the new Icelandic airline Play, which first took off June 24, states that the airline has already sold tens of thousands of tickets.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:25:00 +0000
Flooded Roads in North Iceland: Warnings Issued
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning due to very high water levels in rivers in North Iceland.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:08:00 +0000
Did Part of Crater Rim Collapse?
Recent changes in volcanic activity and volcanic tremor at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, could possibly be explained by part of the crater rim collapsing.



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