The country has many earthquakes and eruptions, but now, “a daunting period of upheaval has begun” in the southwest, the president said.
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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.
Iceland Asks Tourists To Please Stay Away From the Volcanic Eruption
The government told people to “think four times” before embarking on a hike to view the eruption.
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Photos From Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: A Show of Lava and Smoke
Icelanders had been girding for an eruption. When it happened, they wanted to see it.
Iceland Volcano Eruption: What to Know About Risks and Air Travel
The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula sent lava gushing into the night sky. Air travel did not appear to be affected.
Iceland Volcano Erupts Near Grindavik After Weeks of Earthquakes
While Monday’s eruption was not unexpected, it was larger than volcanologists had been predicting and took place not far from an evacuated town and a power plant.
Despite Bans, Disabled Women Are Still Being Sterilized in Europe
Governments have declared the practice a human rights violation. But they have made exceptions that are divisive among parents, doctors and social workers.
Iceland in Limbo Despite Threat of Volcanic Eruption Being Lowered
A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has passed.
Iceland Works to Protect Power Plant as it Awaits a Volcanic Eruption
As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.