Though the president’s role is mostly ceremonial, Halla Tómasdóttir said that she would seek to raise “the right questions” and bring attention to critical health issues.
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Iceland Warns of Volcanic Eruption ‘In the Coming Days’
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned of an eruption “in the coming days.”
Iceland Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava 150 Feet Into the Air
Guests staying at the Blue Lagoon spa and surrounding hotels were ordered to evacuate hours before the eruption occurred.
Volcanic Eruptions Are Continuing in Iceland: Photos
Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed.
Iceland’s Tourism Suffers Amid a Belching Volcano and Flowing Lava
In a country that relies heavily on visitors, hotels faced repeated evacuations, and one resort was temporarily shut.
Iceland Volcano Erupts in Plumes of Fire With Little Notice
The authorities said the eruption on Saturday night was the most powerful of a series that started in December.
Iceland Volcano Erupts Again, Cutting Off Hot Water to Thousands
The flowing lava poured over a key pipe that transports hot water from the local power plant to nearby towns.
Iceland Scrambles to Shelter Residents Made Homeless by Volcanic Eruption
In a country of fewer than 400,000, finding places for 3,700 residents is complicated by a tough housing market.
Iceland Faces ‘New Chapter’ of Seismic Activity as Lava Menaces Town
The country has many earthquakes and eruptions, but now, “a daunting period of upheaval has begun” in the southwest, the president said.
Video: Iceland Volcano Erupts in Same Area as December Event
The latest eruption happened along a row of volcanoes on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where a fissure opened in December, creating a river of lava.