The Latest Breaking News from Grindavik

Inside the abandoned Iceland town left in limbo by a volcano

The residents had just minutes to leave the little harbour town on Iceland’s west coast, as fissures rent the streets and houses collapsed. The question now is will they ever see their homes again

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

‘It’s like a dystopian movie’: Iceland residents describe ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as they flee volcano threat

People living in Grindavik were forced to leave their homes after series of earthquakes and do not know when they can return

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Iceland braces for ‘imminent’ volcanic eruption with just 30 minutes warning

Evacuated residents are being allowed to return under supervision to collect personal items as the nation is glued to news channels, reports Barney Davis from Rejkavik

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

‘It’s like a dystopian movie’: Iceland residents describe ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as they flee volcano threat

People living in Grindavik were forced to leave their homes after series of earthquakes and do not know when they can return

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Iceland volcano could erupt like a ‘can of fizzy drink’

Fears grow over an eruption grow as magma builds up underneath southwest Iceland

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Iceland residents fleeing imminent volcanic eruption told they face months away from home

The extent of damage to pipes and houses is not yet known as the magma tunnel continues to wreck havock on the Icelandic town of Grindavik

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Residents of Iceland town evacuated over volcano told it will be months before they can go home

People in southwest Iceland are on edge, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes peninsula will erupt

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption

Iceland knows how to prepare for the worst, but this may be a volcano unlike anything seen in generations

Salon · Nov 17, 2023

Iceland volcano could erupt like a ‘can of fizzy drink’

Fears grow over an eruption grow as magma builds up underneath southwest Iceland

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

Iceland volcano - live: Met officials record 2000 quakes and reveal likely site of eruption in ‘coming days’

Officials warn volcano close to erupting most likely close to mountainous region of Hagafell in ‘coming days’

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023