Contrary to popular belief, Iceland’s volcanoes are relatively quiet right now
Iceland is a very geologically active country, there’s no question about it. There are frequent earthquake swarms, large earthquakes (over 3 on the Ri...
Lava Centre in Iceland opens with thrilling and dramatic exhibition
The Lava Centre in Iceland is now open. It’s safe to say that volcano enthusiasts are extremely excited and are already flocking to visit the Centre. ...
Monitoring of Hekla Volcano Improved
Monitoring of Mt. Hekla has been improved over the past months, Hekla is one of the most active and potentially dangerous volcanoes in Iceland. Accord...
Mount Hekla – A biography
While the recent reports of Mount Hekla’s activity this year “is greatly exaggerated” it is well worth directing some attention to the infamous volcan...
Increased seismic activity around Hekla volcano raises concern
The Police in Hvolsvöllur and the Civil Defense department have expressed concern over increased seismic activity around Hekla volcano in the past few...
Ridley Scott shooting movie by Hekla in Iceland
Filming for Ridley Scott’s new movie, Promethius began today at the foot of Iceland’s Hekla volcano.
Hekla threatens to erupt
Iceland’s famous Hekla volcano could erupt soon with very little warning.
Icelandic volcanoes star in live webcam broadcasts
It is now possible to watch Iceland’s Hekla volcano live on RUV’s website. The camera was set up on Burfell and has a great view of Hekla, live and 24...