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The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  09 August 2024 11:15 PM
Number of earthquakes in the Sundhúkur crater row continues to Increase
Updated 9 August at 12:30 UTC

The number of recorded earthquakes in the Sundhnúkur crater row continues to increase. All of these are small earthquakes, with magnitudes below M2.0, and most of them below M1.0. This week, since Monday, August 5, nearly 300 earthquakes have been recorded in the area. The number of earthquakes has been increasing in recent weeks.Deformation data and model calculations show that uplift and magma accumulation under Svartsengi remain similar to the last few days. These data indicate that magma pressure continues to increase, and this is a similar trend to the weeks leading up to previous magma intrusions and eruptions.more

mbl.is,  09 August 2024 3:00 PM
West Icelanders rever the Icelandic language and the culture  
Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir celebrated Icelander's Day in Gimli in Canada. Tens of thousands gathered last weekend in Gimli, Canada to celebrate the annual Icelanders' Day, which has long been an important event for Icelanders in the West. more

Iceland Review,  09 August 2024 1:41 PM
Smuggling Suspicion Triggers Police Action in Hornafjörður
Significant police operations took place in Höfn in Hornafjörður in Southeast Iceland yesterday due to suspicions of customs violations. The alleged offence involved a boat that arrived from the Faroe Islands around midday yesterday. According to RÚV’s sources, two men are in custody in connection with the case. Suspicions of criminal activity During a customs […] more

mbl.is,  09 August 2024 12:00 PM
It will take some time to prepare the actions
The town of Grindavík will pay ISK 30 million and the state ISK 440 million for the work on infrastructure in the town that is on the agenda. At the same time that a volcanic eruption is expected in the vicinity of Grindavík at any moment, the Grindavík Committee has submitted an action plan for construction worth 470 million ISK. Of this, Grindavíkurbær will pay 30 million, while the state will pay 440 million. more

Iceland Review,  09 August 2024 10:13 AM
Bolt Debuts in Reykjavík with 800 Electric Scooters
Bolt, Europe’s largest electric scooter rental company, will launch in Iceland today with 800 scooters initially available in Reykjavík, Vísir reports. There is no starting fee for renting a Bolt scooter, and the cost per minute is ISK 15 [11¢ / €.099]. Competitive pricing Europe’s largest electric scooter rental company, Bolt, is launching in Iceland […] more

mbl.is,  09 August 2024 9:48 AM
Mild weather this weekend
The weather should be good this weekend. Mild weather is expected in the country this weekend, but it will be partly cloudy and wet from time to time. It is rather overcast and cool in the north of the country today, but it will lighten up and warm up tomorrow. more

Iceland Review,  09 August 2024 9:33 AM
Grindavík Begins Infrastructure Repairs as Eruption Nears
The Grindavík Committee has initiated an ISK 470 million plan for infrastructure repairs, with most funding provided by the state. Despite financial strain from population decline and previous layoffs, the municipality aims to maintain operations and minimise damage from ongoing seismic activity. Preparations underway As an eruption is expected near Grindavík at any moment, the […] more

mbl.is,  08 August 2024 5:47 PM
Photos: The landslide appears to have exposed a steam geyser
The landslide that took down material from the southeast side of Skíðaskálinn in Hveradalir in mid-July has probably broken the top layer of the soil above a steaming hot spring. more

Iceland Review,  08 August 2024 4:22 PM
Iceland News Review: Pride, Whales, Starbucks and More!
In this episode, we bring you the top stories of the past week here in Iceland, including a rescued beached whale, Starbucks coming to Iceland, the start of Reykjavík Pride and lots more! more

Iceland Review,  08 August 2024 3:00 PM
Humpback Whales Increasing in Icelandic Waters
Good news for whale lovers, whale watchers, and most of all, whales: there are thousands of whales in Icelandic waters right now, and humpback whales are experiencing an upswing in numbers, RÚV reports. The count The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) has recently conducted a census of whales found swimming in Icelandic waters. Conducted […] more

mbl.is,  08 August 2024 12:08 PM
Earthquakes are increasing: Two scenarios most likely
It seems very likely that a new eruption would be in a similar location as previous ones. The number of daily earthquakes at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row continues to rise. According to the Icelandic Met Office's model calculations, enough pressure has developed in the volcanic system to potentially trigger a magma flow or eruption in the coming days. more

mbl.is,  07 August 2024 4:00 PM
Herring highlight at a new cafe
Síldarkaffi opened last weekend. "It went very well. It has been a dream for a long time to open a museum cafe like this at the Síldarminjasafn, Herring museum, and then be able to primarily offer herring, which is in short supply in many parts of Iceland," says Anita Elefsen, director of the Síldarminjasafn, Herring museum, in Siglufjörður. The museum opened a new cafe on Saturday. more

mbl.is,  07 August 2024 1:00 PM
Announcing a strong entry of Starbucks in Iceland
Starbucks coffee houses were 38,038 worldwide in the year 2023. Berjaya Food International (BFI) has secured the operating rights to open and operate a Starbucks coffee shop in Iceland. more

mbl.is,  07 August 2024 10:26 AM
A fake call would be investigated as a criminal matter
An extensive search was put into action after the emergency message was received. It is suspected that a fake call triggered an extensive search at Kerlingarfjöll on Monday and yesterday. more

mbl.is,  06 August 2024 7:26 PM
The search has been postponed: Suspicion of a fake message
The search for the two tourists has been postponed due to a strong indication The police in Southern Iceland have postponed the search for tourists who have been searched for in Kerlingarfjöll since last night. more

mbl.is,  06 August 2024 5:58 PM
Pride is launched today
Pride was launched earlier today and the street in front of the Pride social center was painted in the colors of the inclusive progress flag, a flag that combines the rainbow flag, the trans flag, and the intersex flag among others, says Hrefna Þórarinsdóttir, the director of the Pride social center. more

mbl.is,  06 August 2024 4:16 PM
Crevasse search for missing travelers
In a call to the emergency line, the travelers said they were stuck in a cave after a rockfall. Rescue teams are now screening glacial crevasses in Mt. Kerlingarfjöll, where two tourists are still being sought. Searches in caves in the area have not been successful. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  06 August 2024 12:17 PM
Search Underway For Tourists Missing At Kerlingarfjöll
The search continues for two tourists who became trapped in a cave after a rockfall at Kerlingarfjöll on August 5th,... more

mbl.is,  06 August 2024 11:34 AM
Two tourists missing: Searching all caves but no one has been found
The visibility was low last night and in the early morning. The announcement was made at about 22.30 last night and all rescue teams in South Iceland were called out along with specialized groups from the capital area. Mbl.is reported first. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  05 August 2024 8:15 AM
Track By Track: The Bobby Sands Showtime Special By Bobby Sands
This Is Bobby Sands’ World, You’re Just In It A self-contained story of a late-night show by the impeccable Bobby... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  03 August 2024 1:57 PM
DJ-ÓK: Morning Coffee With A Side Of Techno
Taking your first steps as an artist can be an elusive task. How does one promote themselves when no one’s... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  03 August 2024 10:27 AM
Pretty, Witty & Gay: Reykjavík Pride Is A Week Full Of Wonders
It still comes as a surprise to so many fine visitors to our fair isle that the public party that... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  01 August 2024 9:54 PM
Party On: What To Do On Verslunarmannahelgi
You know that feeling when summer is winding down, your vacation is already a distant memory, and the return to... 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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