mbl.is,   01 April 2025 7:29 PM
5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Reykjanestá

Two significant earthquakes were recorded near Reykjanestá shortly before 5 p.m. today, with the largest measuring 5.3 in magnitude, according to Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The magnitude of the smaller tremor is still being assessed. more

mbl.is,   01 April 2025 5:00 PM
Unusual activity observed as the eruption progresses

Despite the apparent subsiding of the eruption, seismic activity remains strong, with continued tremors detected in the northeastern section of the magma corridor, according to Benedikt Halldórsson, director of natural hazards at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 April 2025 4:12 PM
RÚV English Radio - DESIGNMARCH 2025

DesignMarch 2025 is the country’s leading design festival, with exhibitions, events and conversations of and about design.

Halla Helgadóttir is the MD of Iceland Design & Architecture. She told Darren what to expect this week, and, topically, Lavaforming - a proposal on […] more

Iceland Review,   01 April 2025 3:52 PM
Volcanic Fissure Holds Steady at 1.2km, but Further Activity Possible

The volcanic fissure that opened earlier today following magma movement appears to have stabilised in size for now, though eruptions continue along its full 1.2-kilometre length. A geophysicist, Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, told Iceland’s national broadcaster, RÚV, that further activity remains a distinct possibility. As it stands, intense seismic activity is still ongoing at the northernmost […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 April 2025 8:01 AM
Eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 March 2025 4:33 PM
Woman dies in traffic accident in South Iceland

Rocks fell from Steinafjall mountain, and a large boulder struck a car traveling east. Three foreign women were in the vehicle. The driver died at the scene, while the other two sustained only minor injuries.

When emergency services arrived, the driver was still trapped inside the vehicle. Medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene.

Route 1 is closed east of the Holtsá river in the Eyjafjöll area.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 March 2025 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - STOCKFISH FILM FESTIVAL 2025

Stockfish Film Festival in Reykjavík is the film industry’s festival in Iceland.

It's now in its eleventh year.

Darren met festival director Dögg Mósesdóttir at the capital's gorgeous Bíó Paradís cinema (and festival venue) to hear more.

RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 March 2025 1:46 PM
Flooded streets in the Vellir district

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