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An imminent volcanic eruption?
An interferogram of the Reykjanes Peninsula by the Icelandic Met Office. (An interferogram is a pattern formed by wave interference, especially one represented in a photograph or diagram.) On July 4, a...
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Fiery Spectacle Unleashed: Exploring the Fagradalsfjall Eruption with Live...
Lava crater from the 2021 eruption at Fagradalsfjall. Picture: Ragnar Th. An eruption just started in the Fagradalsfjall area, following an eruption in 2021 and 2022. The eruption is just to the...
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An Eruption Close to Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula
The first sighting of the lava from the eruption close to Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Photo: The Icelandic Met Office At 16:40 on July 10, a volcanic fissure opened up close to the small...
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The eruption is till going strong (July 14 2023)
The eruption NE of Mt Fagradalsfjall continues. The lava eruptions is now concentrated in a large, boat-shaped crater made of welded lava lumps from lava fountains. Four to six vents are visible in the...
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The Fagradalsfjall Eruption at Litli-Hrútur – Update 26 July 2023
The new eruption at Fagradalsfjall next to Litli Hrutur. is now in its third week and still going strong. Currently, the lava discharge continues from the only crater that remains from the original...
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The Fargradalsfjall eruption is oh so quiet
Bubbling lava pool at Mt. Litli-Hrútur. Photo: Ragnar Th. On August 5 the last throes of the lava eruption NE of Mt Fagradalsfjall were observed. Data from seismometers clearly show that no magma...
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Innovation Meets Trust: Try Aska Cafe at LAVA Centre using Glaze technology
Embedded in the LAVA Centre’s core are innovation, creativity and trust. Allow us to introduce Aska Cafe, a simple cafe built on technology and trust with a backdrop of art. In partnership with...
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Understanding the Volcanic Unrest in Reykjanes Peninsula – Is Iceland Safe to...
Is Iceland Safe to Visit? The Reykjanes Peninsula has captivated the world’s attention with a remarkable sequence of volcanic events in the last three years. After a lengthy dormancy of nearly 800...
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Experience the Fiery Heart of Nature at LAVA Centre This Holiday Season!
The LAVA Centre, an immersive and educational experience like no other, invites you to explore the awe-inspiring world of volcanoes and earthquakes. We’re thrilled to announce that we are open all...
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Staying Informed and Safe: Essential Updates on the Reykjanes Peninsula...
Photo: Almannavarnir At 22:17 on 18 December, a volcanic eruption commenced north of Grindavík on the Reykjanes peninsula. The eruption site, situated along the Sundhnúkagígar crater line and...
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Volcanic eruption resumes near Grindavík but stops within the town
Eruption just outside Grindavik. Picture: Almannavarnir Understanding Iceland’s Seismic Vigilance January 15, 2024 The volcanic landscape of Iceland continues to evolve with the recent eruption near...
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Insight into Iceland’s March 2024 Eruption: Understanding and Safety Amidst...
March 20, 2024 – Iceland is once again the stage for a powerful display of nature’s force with the onset of the March 16, 2024, fissure eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. This latest event, unfolding...
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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...
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Eruption 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...
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Understanding 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...
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Experience 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...
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Insights 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...
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Discovering 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...
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The 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...
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The 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...
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