When an eruption in Iceland turned into a folk festival
How many of us get the chance to see a volcanic eruption up close? Well, not many. But we modern-day Icelanders are privileged people. We don’t always appreciate our privilege, but when the eruption in Iceland started on the 19th of March at Geldingadalur valley,...
Laki eruption caused a hellish nuclear winter in Iceland
Most people who visit Iceland have a vision of a progressive Nordic country with friendly people, stunning nature and rich cultural history. Of course, that is really nice and these good people are right. Iceland is really beautiful and even if we grumble sometimes, Iceland...
The Enormous 1973 Eruption in the Westman Islands
The eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973 is seared into the collective memory of Icelanders. It encapsulates so many interwoven dramatic narratives. My dear, there seems to be an erupting volcano in our garden There is the sudden terrible threat of the volcanic eruption....
Me, Myself, Iceland and the Volcano!
Iceland has always been a country in which I was interested, because its people and the forces of nature. Miles of stony deserts, barren and colorful highlands, vast glaciers and smoking lava fields. But the deepest impression of the forces of nature was left by...
All Information About The Eruption in Iceland in One Place
Currrently, there is a fairly large eruption going on in the Icelandic highlands, just north of Vatnajokull glacier, in a place called Holuhraun. As far as we know there is no danger to air travel, people or property at this time. You can stay current...
Clearing the Ash From the Eyjafjallajokull Eruption
In April and May 2010 Iceland was in the grip of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption. The international consequence was, as some may remember, a lot of grounded international flights. In Iceland the disgusting ash from the eruption seemed to permeate everything. Fortunately for us living here...
