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Iceland faces 'daunting period' after long-dormant volcanic system awakens

Iceland’s president said the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature”, after molten lava from a volcano in the island’s southwest consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik.

France 24

President says Iceland faces 'daunting' period after lava from volcano destroys homes in Grindavik

Iceland’s president said the country is battling “tremendous forces of nature,” after molten lava from a volcano consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik

The Independent UK

Iceland volcano: Battle to save Grindavik after lava reaches village destroying homes

At least three homes have been set on fire in Grindavik as lava flowed into the town and the main road into the area has been cut off

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‘I can’t promise you more state aid,’ German minister tells farmers – as it happened

Finance minister Christian Lindner met with jeers as he says he cannot promise more money at demonstration in Berlin

The Guardian - UK

A volcano erupts in Iceland, sending lava flowing toward a nearby town

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the second time in less than a month, sending lava snaking toward a nearby community and setting at least one home on fire.

WEKU

Houses catch fire as volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland

Houses caught fire after a new volcanic eruption sent smoke and lava spewing out near the Icelandic fishing port of Grindavik Sunday, just hours after villagers were evacuated to safety, authorities said.

France 24

Volcano Erupts On Outskirts Of Fishing Village Grindavik

A volcano erupted just north of the Icelandic fishing village of Grindavik early on Sunday, just hours after local residents were evacuated, authorities said.

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Icelandic town evacuated after volcano erupts - putting residents at risk

Fishing community at risk after eruption in south west of country

Evening Standard

Iceland volcano live: Lava flows into Grindavik as country faces ‘daunting’ time after ‘worst-case scenario’

Thousands of residents evacuated after second volcanic eruption near Grindavik in less than a month

The Independent UK

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, send lava flowing toward nearby settlement

A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement for the second time in less than a month

The Independent UK

Volcano threat forces evacuation of Icelandic town Grindavík

Residents of Grindavík, Iceland are being urged to evacuate their homes as volcanic fissures open up, following a previous eruption in November. Dramatic i...

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Watch live: Iceland volcano erupts as lava reaches Grindavik town

Watch live as a volcano in Iceland continues to erupt on Monday, 15 January, after lava reached the town of Grindavik yesterday.

The Independent UK

52 Dark And Twisted Comics By Hugleikur Dagsson (New Pics)

Hugleikur Dagsson, the Icelandic cartoonist and comedian, brings you a collection of comics that dive into the shadowy side of humor. The post 52 Dark And Twisted Comics By Hugleikur Dagsson (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical

Planning a trip this winter

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Iceland's booming tourist industry and hot housing market is leaving locals out in the cold

Increased tourism, which accounts for about 6% of Iceland’s GDP, has meant a greater demand for workers and therefore, a greater need for housing.

The Hindu

The ‘volcano tourists’ that vied to catch Iceland eruptions

Witness the spectacular lava flows of Iceland's recent volcanic eruption & explore the diverse eruptions of the island's 30+ active volcanoes.

The Hindu

You had your genome sequenced and found something – now what? | Explained

On November 9 this year, researchers in Iceland published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers in which they reported trying to address whether these incidental findings could be associated with the lifespan of an individual! Researchers pored through more than 57,000 whole genome sequences obtained…

The Independent UK

Another eruption in Iceland ‘more likely with each passing day’ as fresh cracks form

The Icelandic Met Office said the chance of another eruption increases ‘with each passing day’

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Northern lights photographer of the year winners

The winners for the 2023 "Northern lights photographer of the year" include locations from which the northern lights have never been photographed before.

Advnture

Where are the best places to see the Aurora Borealis?

Our guide to the most spectacular places to see the ethereally beautiful Aurora Borealis, from North America to Scandinavia

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Iceland's Volcano Threat Level Downgraded by Authorities

Breaking news: Iceland breathes a sigh of relief as the volcanic threat level is downgraded. The police dance with joy rather than ashes. Stay tuned!

The Independent UK

Residents of Iceland village near volcano that erupted are allowed to return home

Residents of the small fishing town in Iceland where a volcano erupted this week have been told they can return home

The Guardian - UK

Iceland downgrades volcano threat level as activity appears to end

Officials say no visible movement at site near Grindavík but it is possible lava may still be flowing underneath

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