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mbl.is,  24 November 2024 4:30 PM
Reduced volcanic activity
From the eruption site yesterday afternoon. "Activity last night was fairly steady to begin with, but at 5 am this morning the volcanic activity decreased and at the same time the visible activity in the central crater, the crater that has been the most active so far, decreased." more

mbl.is,  24 November 2024 4:06 PM
Volcanic pollution detected in Grindavík
Northeasterly winds are prevailing today. Last night, volcanic pollution (SO2) was measured in Grindavík and on air quality monitors south of the eruption sites at an unhealthy concentration for sensitive people. more

Iceland Review,  24 November 2024 11:00 AM
Water Cannons Used to Cool Lava Near Blue Lagoon, Infrastructure
The latest volcanic eruption in Sundhnúksgígar on the Reykjanes peninsula is threatening vital energy and water infrastructure in the area. Since last night, responders have been using water cannons to cool the lava as it crowds protective barriers in the area, RÚV reports. Infrastructure remains intact Responders had already used water Friday night to protect […] more

Iceland Review,  24 November 2024 10:25 AM
Vegetable Prices Set to Rise
Prices of Icelandic vegetables could rise by up to 12% in the new year when Icelandic farmers will be hit by higher energy costs, RÚV reports. With energy prices to farmers expected to increase by 25%, The Icelandic Farmers Association is urging Alþingi, Iceland’s Parliament, to secure fair energy prices for small enterprises and the […] more

Iceland Review,  24 November 2024 10:03 AM
Iceland to Honour Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
Icelandic authorities will honour the arrest warrant issued for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, by a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir confirmed this yesterday in an interview with RÚV. Faith in international courts “The Icelandic authorities will honour the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court […] more

mbl.is,  23 November 2024 6:30 PM
Trouble with tourists
Poorly marked tourists who are barely visible can appear like lambs in the high lights. There was some trouble with tourists in the vicinity of the eruption site last night and the conditions in Svartsengi are dangerous. more

mbl.is,  23 November 2024 5:30 PM
A group of people tried to reach the eruption
eldgos The police chief in Suðurnes requested the assistance of the rescue team last night in asking people to respect the recommendation not to go to the eruption in Sundhnúkagígar crater row. more

mbl.is,  23 November 2024 4:04 PM
Blue Lagoon extends closure until Friday
Here is a picture that the photographer Hörður Kristleifsson shot earlier today. The Blue Lagoon has decided to extend its closure until November 29, but it was originally scheduled to reopen tomorrow. Until the opening, various options will be examined regarding where parking can be set up, but lava flowed over the main parking lot of the Blue Lagoon the other day. more

Iceland Review,  23 November 2024 10:16 AM
Blue Lagoon to Reopen Friday
The Blue Lagoon will reopen Friday 29 November despite the ongoing volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. An email sent to customers yesterday stated that the popular spa resort remains secure from the lava flow, Vísir reports. Facilities secure Lava engulfed the Blue Lagoon’s parking lot Thursday after the eruption in Sundhnúksgígar began Wednesday night. […] more

Iceland Review,  23 November 2024 9:59 AM
Progressive Party at Risk, New Poll Suggests
Two of the parties that formed the outgoing government coalition are at risk of being wiped from Alþingi, Iceland’s Parliament, a new poll indicates. With the election a week away, the Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement are polling below the 5% threshold which guarantees representation in Alþingi, Mbl.is reports. The new poll, conducted by […] more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  23 November 2024 12:29 AM
Activity Remains Stable in Three Vents Along the Eruptive Fissure
Updated 23 November 16:00 UTC

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Reykjavík Grapevine,  22 November 2024 4:22 PM
Grapevine Events: Að standa á haus, Dr. Gunni, Árekstur, gugusar & More
Brrr… it’s cold! It’s dark! And there are fewer and fewer reasons to leave the house. Or so you think.... more

mbl.is,  22 November 2024 3:12 PM
People were staying in 20 houses in Grindavík
Úlfar Lúðvíksson at the scene today. People stayed in 20 houses in Grindavík last night and harbor activities have begun in the town. In comparison, people were staying in 56 houses the previous night before evacuations were taken. There are hopes that the Njarðvík pipeline will remain intact so that it will not be repeated when the water went down in Reykjanes last February. Responders are mainly concerned about gas pollution. more

mbl.is,  22 November 2024 1:30 PM
Photos: Natural threshold is taking over
View across the Blue Lagoon, the new lava, the defense wall, and a natural threshold that directs the lava to the west. The photo was taken with a 360° camera and is therefore a wide image and the proportions are slightly distorted. Next in the photo is the road that crosses the dam, but you can see that an old lava field lies just beyond it and to the west. The lava field acts as a natural threshold and pushes the lava to the west. The lava flow that is now flowing along the defense walls and yesterday crossed the parking lots at the Blue Lagoon has reached a natural threshold just south of where the parking lots were and are starting to flow to the west. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  22 November 2024 1:07 PM
Grapevine New Music: Múr, Talos Feat. Atli Örvarsson, & The Christmas Omnibus
We here at the Grapevine believe in healthy balance. So, in honour of that philosophy, we present you with this... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  22 November 2024 12:54 PM
No Polar Bear On Iceberg Off The Westfjords
The Westfjords Police reported on their Facebook page that a glacier iceberg is located off the coast of the Westfjords.... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  22 November 2024 12:53 PM
Sundhnúkur Eruption Ongoing
The eruption that began along the Sundhnúkur crater row on the evening of November 20 is still active. The majority... more

mbl.is,  22 November 2024 12:07 PM
Lava coming from three craters: Activity stable
The eruption in Sundhnúkagígar began on Wednesday evening. The activity in the eruption is fairly stable and does not appear to have particularly diminished overnight. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  21 November 2024 2:32 PM
PHOTOS: Blue Lagoon Parking Lot Covered By Lava Flow
The lava is now completely covering the parking lot at the Blue Lagoon. Ragnar Visage, a photographer for RÚV, took... more

mbl.is,  21 November 2024 1:54 PM
Entire Blue Lagoon car park now covered in lava
A few street lamps at the end of the parking lot are still standing, but otherwise, all of the parking lot is under lava. The entire parking lot of the Blue Lagoon is now under lava, except for a few street lamps that stand at the end of what used to be a parking lot. Then the lava seems to have spread a little and, among other things, just now passed over a sign directing visitors to the car park. more

mbl.is,  21 November 2024 1:12 PM
Part of the parking lot covered by lava: Impossible to assess damage
Lava has just entered the Blue Lagoon parking lot. Part of the parking lot at the Blue Lagoon is already under lava. Helga Árnadóttir, manager of sales, operations, and services at the Blue Lagoon, says she has been in contact with emergency responders. more

mbl.is,  21 November 2024 12:36 PM
Photos: The lava at the parking lot of the Blue Lagoon
The lava is right next to the car park and will probably flow over it soon. Lava is now flowing right next to the parking lot of the Blue Lagoon and will probably cross the lot shortly. However, it is not believed that the lava will enter the defense wall, reservoir, or the power plant in Svartsengi. more

mbl.is,  21 November 2024 8:00 AM
"We were rather expecting a red Christmas"
Ásrún Kristinsdóttir talked to mbl.is last night. Ásrún Helga Kristinsdóttir, president of Grindavík's town council, says it was a surprise that the eruption should start now. Her husband and older daughter had to evacuate Grindavík under loud siren blasts. more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  19 November 2024 11:15 PM
Ground Uplift and Magma Accumulation Continue Beneath Svartsengi
Updated 19. November at 14:45 UTCSeismic activity in the Sundhnúkar crater row remains relatively low. A few earthquakes have been recorded daily, most of them located between Stóra-Skógfell and Sýlingarfell. On some days in the past week, bad weather has affected the sensitivity of the seismic monitoring system, potentially obstructing the detection of the smallest earthquakes.more

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