Third Pole glacier melt impacts ~20-25% of Earth’s population
Glaciers are important to life on earth. It is as simple as that. They are critical freshwater resources and they also impact sea level, surrounding a...
New lake excites Icelandic biologists
A new lake has appeared over recent years in Iceland and scientists have now confirmed that it already contains life.
South Iceland sees small glacial flood
The glacial flood which was first predicted and then ‘unpredicted’ again in South Iceland did indeed take place this weekend. It was small...
Icelandic glacier vodka gets sloshed on UK cash
A new Icelandic company plans to use British investment to launch a new premium vodka from Icelandic glacier water all over the world.
Glacial flood in South Iceland
There is a flood taking place along the Skafta river in southeast Iceland flowing from the Vatnajokull glacier.
Eruption in Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull
Volcanic Eyjafjallajokull, in Southern Iceland, is reported to be erupting. According to the police in Selfoss, evacuation from adjacent farms has com...
Iceland glacier rescue effort success
A Scottish mother and her 12 year-old son got lost yesterday on Iceland’s Langjokull glacier, triggering a massive rescue effort.
Vatnajokull, Iceland: Adventure tours on Europe’s biggest glacier
During Iceland’s bright and beautiful summerdays, there are numerous exciting day trips to and around Jokulsarlon, a huge glacial lake situated at the...