Experience the Northern Lights Live for Iceland
The Northern Lights dancing above Skógarfoss. Photo by Balazs Busznyak on Unsplash A Solar Storm Lights Up Iceland’s Skies Iceland is currently witnessing some of the most spectacular Northern Lights...
View ArticleEruption Activity Decreases Overnight
This image of the craters before, captured during an aerial survey conducted by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History in the morning of March 20. The volcanic activity at the Sundhnúkagígar...
View ArticleUnderstanding the March 2024 Icelandic Eruption
Insights from Experts and Safety Tips The March eruption in the vicinity of Grindavík, blocked by defensive walls. Iceland’s recent volcanic activity has garnered significant attention, prompting a...
View ArticleExperience the Magic of the Northern Lights at the LAVA Centre
Magnificent lights over Lava Centre on 6 April 2024 As the days grow longer and the chill of winter begins to fade, you might think that the season for witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights is...
View ArticleInsights from Reykjanes Peninsula’s Ongoing Eruption
One Month Since the Start of the March Eruption As we observe the one-month milestone of the eruption at the Sundhnúksgígar series, the LAVA Centre continues to follow closely and implement an...
View ArticleDiscovering Iceland’s Volcanic Wonders with Mauro Garofalo
The Italian journalist Mauro Garofalo recently visited the LAVA Centre during his Icelandic adventures. He penned a captivating article that explores the geology of Iceland, the impact of global...
View ArticleThe eight eruption starts at the Reykjavík Peninsula
The eight eruption since 2021 started 29th of May. Photo: Ben Hardman On May 29th 2024 at 12:46 (GMT), the fifth volcanic eruption near the town of Grindavik began. This eruption has been monitored...
View ArticleThe eighth eruption comes to an end at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland
Lava flow from the eruption at Reykjanes Peninsula. Beginning on May 29th, 2024, the newest eruption is the 8th eruption in three years to take place on the peninsula and it is currently the largest...
View ArticleGlacial Outburst from Mýrdalsjökull Causes Major Flooding. Update: Ring Road...
Flood in Skálm river. Photo: Almannavarnir / Björn Oddsson Within 24 hours, there was a severe glacial outburst (Jökulhlaup) from the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, causing major flooding in the Skálm River....
View ArticleExploring the World’s Most Fascinating Volcano Museums and Attractions
History of Iceland. Photographer: Magnus Elvar Jonsson Volcanoes have long captivated the human imagination with their power and beauty. For those interested in learning more about these natural...
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