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...
Multiple large earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland
An earthquake swarm started yesterday on the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to Fagradalsfjall mountain. It has quieted down a bit since last night and it&...
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. ...
Unrest in Katla volcano prompts caution – Authorities worry about tourists in the area
The National Commissioner of Police and the District Commissioner of Police in South Iceland are keeping a close watch on the recent seismic unrest in...
Iceland trying to calm Katla volcano eruption fears in international media
The BBC and other international media reported today that an eruption of the Katla volcano in Iceland is “imminent”. Icelandic scientists ...
Amid simmering speculation, Iceland volcano keeps intentions quiet
Iceland’s Katla volcano is always aquiver with seismic activity and local people and scientists have been waiting for an eruption for years R...
Iceland volcano: media continues to play up possible Katla eruption
An article published in the national British newspaper, The Guardian, today, detailing the possible eruption of the Iceland volcano, Katla, is a prime...
Did Iceland’s Katla volcano erupt under the ice this summer?
An Icelandic geophysicist says that the Katla volcano probably already erupted this summer without breaking the surface of the glacier.