The Icelandic capital’s biggest and best-known geothermal pool complex looks a bit like an archaeological dig site right now — but there is a good explanation.
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Famous Reykjavík pool getting makeover for summer
Posted on 15 March 2012.
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CO2 being pumped into Icelandic rocks
Posted on 14 February 2012.
A project to pump carbon dioxide into the ground near to the Hellisheiði power station began at the end of January.
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Reykjavík used 2,400 litres of hot water per second
Posted on 05 January 2012.
Reykjavík Energy provided 74.7 million tonnes of hot water to its customers in the Icelandic capital and neighbouring towns last year; which is equivalent to 2,400 litres per second all year round.
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More geothermal energy from Iceland quakes
Posted on 28 February 2011.
Geomorphologists believe the current spate of small earthquakes shaking southwest Iceland have enlarged the Reykjanes geothermal heat area, as more water is now able to come into contact with hot rocks.
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Man-made earthquakes in Iceland
Posted on 22 February 2011.
Two human-induced spates of earthquakes took place in South Iceland on Sunday/Monday night and morning which have been traced to Reykjavik Energy’s activities in the area.
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Continued Chinese support promised for Iceland
Posted on 13 September 2010.
Chinese authorities intend to make a concerted effort to increase imports from Iceland within the framework of the currency swap agreement the two countries’ central banks signed this summer. This promise came during a meeting between Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao today.
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Bjork unhappy at sale of Icelandic energy to overseas business
Posted on 20 July 2010.
The famous Icelandic singer, Bjork held a press conference yesterday in Reykjavik where she discussed her fears about Canada’s Magma energy purchasing HS Orka, an Icelandic geothermal company.
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Iceland glacier flood reaches peak
Posted on 21 June 2010.
The glacial flooding at the southern Icelandic Skafta river is expected to reach its peak this evening and then begin to subside quickly.
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