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The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  07 May 2024 11:15 PM
Ongoing magma accumulation and land rise in Svartsengi
Updated 7. May at 17:45 UTCThe eruption at the Sundhnúk crater row continues. Lava continues to flow a short distance from the active vent, but activity within this crater is decreasing. Over the past week, little to no change has been observed in the southern part of the lava field near the defensive barriers east of Grindavík.Magma accumulation and land rise continue in Svartsengi. The rate has remained consistent in recent weeks (see figure below). These measurements indicate that pressure continues to rise in the magma chamber. Therefore, a new dike intrusion from the magma chamber beneath Svartsengi towards the Sundhnúk crater row remains possible
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mbl.is,  07 May 2024 6:00 PM
Taking action after 14 thousand salmon escaped from a fish farm in Norway
A lot of big salmon escaped from Lerøy's sea cages in Reitholmen. A hole in the sea cage was discovered last Sunday. The Norwegian salmon farming company Lerøy Seafood Group estimates that approximately 14 thousand salmon over seven kilos have escaped from the aquarium of the subsidiary of Lerøy Midt in Reitholmen, Fillifjord. The farming area was one of the places where an unusually high number of dead fish were found in the last year. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  07 May 2024 5:57 PM
Possible Work Stoppages At Keflavík Airport
Labour negotiations between Keflavík Airport employees and Isavia were suspended on Monday night, May 6, following a ten-hour meeting between... more

mbl.is,  07 May 2024 4:00 PM
Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir is the next bishop of Iceland
Reverend Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir was elected bishop of Iceland today. more

Iceland Review,  07 May 2024 3:00 PM
Reverend Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir Elected Bishop of Iceland
The Reverend Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir was elected as the next bishop of Iceland today, following an election which concluded this afternoon. Election results Reverend Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir received the most votes with 1060, or 52.19%, followed by Reverend Guðmundur Karl Brynjarsson, who received 954 votes, or 46.97%. The church electorate consists of 2286 registered voters, […] more

Iceland Review,  07 May 2024 1:26 PM
Bessastaðir Excavation Unearths Mother and Daughter
Archaeological excavations at Bessastaðir, the residence of the President of Iceland, have turned up two skeletons. Archaeologists believe the remains belong to a mother and daughter, said to have died of “heartbreak.” Vísir reports. Unmarked grave The recent discovery was made in an old grave site which abuts the Bessastaðir church. The two skeletons still […] more

mbl.is,  07 May 2024 12:21 PM
40 earthquakes in the magma tunnel
The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row. Over 40 earthquakes have been detected in the last 24 hours in the magma tunnel at Svartsengi. more

Iceland Review,  07 May 2024 11:25 AM
How can I vote in the next Icelandic presidential election?
With a presidential election coming up on June 1, it’s a great time to briefly brush up on who can vote in Iceland, where to vote, and how. Who is eligible to vote? Icelandic citizens who have reached the age of majority (18) by election day and are legally registered in Iceland are eligible to […] more

Iceland Review,  07 May 2024 10:03 AM
Suðurnes Clinic Introduces AI-Powered Eye Screening
The Suðurnes Hospital and Health Center has introduced machine-learning based screening for eye diseases caused by diabetes. It is the first of all Icelandic health clinics to offer such screenings. Powered by an Icelandic startup The screening uses a special camera powered by machine learning, developed by Icelandic tech startup Risk Medical Solutions (RMS). Established […] more

Iceland Review,  07 May 2024 8:45 AM
Deep North Episode 73: Keeping in Step
We sit down for a conversation with Atli Freyr Hjaltason, a young folklorist and folk dancer. In a nation known for its history and literature, dancing is a tradition that seems to have fallen by the wayside. We talk about why that is, and the future of these traditions. Read the story here. more

mbl.is,  06 May 2024 5:58 PM
Three broke the Icelandic record in Iceland Backyard Ultra
President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson welcomed the runners to Öskjuhlíð as they set a new Icelandic record. Mari Järsk, Andri Guðmundsson, and Elísa Kristinsdóttir broke the Icelandic record in the Iceland Backyard Ultra in Öskjuhlíð today when they finished 51 laps. They have been running since nine o’clock on Saturday morning. more

mbl.is,  06 May 2024 1:12 PM
"Getting closer to something happening"
This picture was taken of the crater on April 30. The inflation at Svartsengi is stable and there are now about twelve million cubic metres of magma in the magma chamber. A slight increase in seismic activity at the magma channel has been seen in the last few days. This is what Minn­ey Sig­ur­ðardótt­ir, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Met Office, says to mbl.is. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  06 May 2024 12:40 PM
Finding Peace On The Water This Solstice
Connecting with nature on a voyage with North Sailing There is plenty of lore swirling around the annual solstices in... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  06 May 2024 11:31 AM
Earthquake Swarm Shakes Reykjanes Peninsula
An earthquake swarm that began west of Eldey around 21:00 on May 5 has significantly decreased. Dozens of earthquakes have... more

mbl.is,  05 May 2024 12:00 PM
"No time to hit the brakes"
Zak and Elliot traveling before they had the accident. Elliot is still in the hospital but awaiting to get home to England. Zak Nel­son and his fiancé Elliot Griffiths from the UK were just off on a long-awaited trip in Iceland when an accident occurred. A car crossed the wrong side of the road and hit the couple’s car, causing Elliot to suffer serious injuries and required operations for internal injuries. Zak, who escaped much better, sat down with a reporter and told his story. more

mbl.is,  05 May 2024 9:00 AM
Sigurjónsson is EWMA's Entrepreneur of the Year
Guðmundur Fertram, the founder and CEO of Kerecis, received the President’s Wound Care Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Kirsi Isoherranen, President of the European Wound Care Association (EWMA). Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the annual conference of the European Wound Management, EWMA, in London this week. more

mbl.is,  04 May 2024 4:34 PM
Big stars released song about Akureyri
Sebastián Yatra and Aitana were really taken in by Akureyri and made a song about the town. Recently the Colombian singer Sebasti­án Yatra and the Spanish singer Ait­ana released a song titled Ak­ur­eyri. However, this collaboration has been a source of some attention as they had a romantic relationship for several months in the last year but announced their break-up at the end of the year. more

mbl.is,  03 May 2024 6:17 PM
Form an executive committee for Grindavík affairs
Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Infrastructure, introduced the bill regarding Grindavík affairs this morning. The Icelandic government decided this morning to submit to the Icelandic parliament a bill by the Minister of Infrastructure, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, to create a special executive committee for the matter of Grindavík town because of the impact of earthquakes on the region and society. more

mbl.is,  03 May 2024 1:31 PM
Solar energy will become a competitive choice in the energy market
Solar panels in France. Solar energy is on the rise in other countries. A special effort could be made to put in place incentives for individuals and companies to install solar panels, as has been done in many of our neighboring countries. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  02 May 2024 10:34 PM
Reykjavík Running On 5 Billion Deficit
The city of Reykjavík has been running at a 5 billion ISK deficit for the past year, 500 million ISK... more

mbl.is,  02 May 2024 2:00 PM
Intend to submit proposals for action today
Lava has started to go over the defense walls in some areas. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management intends to submit proposals for action to the Minister of Justice later today regarding further development of the defense parks on the Reykjanes peninsula. more

mbl.is,  02 May 2024 11:40 AM
Coastal fishing season began today
It has been busy at the Coast Guard command center due to the beginning of the coastal fishing season. Coastal fishing began today, and many boats left the pier early this morning. There are now 825 boats at sea around Iceland under remote surveillance by the Icelandic Coast Guard’s command center, Ásgeir Erlendsson, the information officer of the agency, revealed. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  01 May 2024 8:00 AM
Horrortropes: The End is Noir
Horoscopes can’t be all bad, but these come the closest Case-4-24, it’s been sitting on your desk for a while.... more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  16 April 2024 4:02 PM
One month since the start of the eruption at the Sundhnúkur crater row
Today marks one month since the beginning of the eruption that is ongoing at the Sundhnúkur crater row. The eruption, which began on the evening of March 16, is the fourth in a series of eruptions that started when magma began accumulating beneath Svartsengi in late October 2023.more

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