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Time magazine lists Eyjafjallajokull and Jonsi in top 10 for 2010


The American news magazine, Time has compiled “The Top 10 Everything of 2010”, which consists of 50 “Top 10” lists. Read the full story

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National Geographic ranks Iceland volcano pictures as some of best for 2010


A series of photos of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption, which erupted in Iceland last April, have been voted as some of the Best News Pictures of 2010 by National Geographic readers. Read the full story

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Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland remains silent despite flood


Despite the flooding in the Gigjukvisl river in south Iceland this week, all appears calm under the Grimsvotn volcano at the moment. Read the full story

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Flood close to Iceland volcano expected to peak today


Water levels in the Gigjukvisl river in south Iceland, close to Grimsvotn volcano, have risen by about 40 cm since last night. River flow measured 1659 cubic metres just before 18:00 yesterday evening and this morning’s measurements show that the river flow is currently more than 2000 cubic metres. Read the full story

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Flood in south Iceland could suggest possible volcano eruption


Flooding began in the Gigjukvisl river in the south of Iceland yesterday afternoon after a small earthquake occurred at the Grimsvotn volcano in Vatnajokull. Gunnar Sigurdsson, a Hydrographic specialist working for the Icelandic Met Office (Vedurstofa Islands), told mbl.is that it may take 4-5 days for the flooding to reach a peak. Read the full story

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Enterprise Park in Iceland to host aviation conference


The Asbru Enterprise Park, Iceland, is to host ‘the most important aviation conference in 2010’ between 12-15 September. The conference, organised by the Keilir Aviation Academy, is set to address the issues faced from the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption and its effects on aviation.

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Eyjafjallajokull volcano and aviation conference in Iceland has been announced


The Keilir Aviation Academy has announced an international conference on how the Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption in Iceland affected aviation, of which resulted in global flight disruptions. The conference, to be held at Keflavik International Airport, will be “to discuss the lessons learned and how technology, rules, regulations and aviation training must be improved,” as stated by Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, President of Iceland and Patron of the Conference.

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Iceland volcano good for beer sales


The recent Eyjafjallajokull eruption in South Iceland is proving a good long-term marketing tool for the country, despite its negative short-term effects, some businessmen are claiming. Read the full story

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Iceland Volcano News gets foreign media attention


eyjafallajokull76Foreign media, including BBC News and Sky News, are being inspired by Iceland in spreading the huge news of the Eyjafallajokull volcano starting to cool down. This kind of exposure is a reassuring boost for tourism in Iceland, as travellers are now being made aware of how safe the country really is, as well as the unrestricted flights to Iceland.

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Volcano tours prove popular at Iceland eruption site


Volcano tours, IcelandScheduled volcano tours with super Jeeps and coaches have become the hottest activity in Iceland recently. Tour operators are offering numerous day trips to see the Iceland volcano eruption Read the full story

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