Iceland, Volcano and Lava

NASA Image Reveals Lava Pouring from Iceland Volcano Eruption
Images snapped from space reveal lava streaming from a fissure in the ground in the area's seventh volcanic eruption within a year.
Wednesday night eruption is Iceland volcano's 7th this year
A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the seventh time since December in the southwest area of the island nation.
Iceland volcano spews glowing lava in seventh eruption in a year
The eruption — the 10th on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021 — began with little warning. The nearby town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon were evacuated.
Icelandic volcano previously dormant for 800 years erupting again
The volcano, on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland, began erupting at Sundhnukar on Wednesday night and peaked at about 2 a.m. local time Thursday, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. It has prompted evacuations at the Blue Lagoon, an iconic tourist destination, and the nearby town of Grindavik.
Dramatic NASA images reveal lava coursing near Iceland's Blue Lagoon
A lava stream from a volcanic eruption in West Iceland is brighter than the lights of the city's nearby capital, new infrared images show.
Passenger Sees Volcanic Eruption in Iceland From Plane Window
A passenger caught a glimpse of the ongoing volcanic eruption in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula from their plane window on Wednesday, November 20.Footage filmed and posted to X by user @PatterKayleigh shows the glowing volcanic eruption in Reykjanes from the window of an EasyJet plane.
Blue Lagoon in Peril As Iceland’s Volcano Roars to Life
Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experienced another volcanic eruption on November 20, 2024, affecting major transport routes and nearing the popular Blue Lagoon spa. Prompt evacuations were executed as lava flows were captured in stunning satellite imagery.
Iceland Erupts: The Global Impact Could Last Centuries, Geologists Say
As Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula faces persistent eruptions, experts warn there's no end in sight and that the awakening may ...
Explained: How Flying Through Volcanic Ash Poses A Dangerous Risk To Aircraft
All engines used on commercial airliners are air-breathing, meaning they require a constant flow of air to keep their running ...
Iceland volcano flares up in 7th eruption in a year, as Grindavík evacuates residents
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh ...
See Photos of the Seventh Volcanic Eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula in 12 Months
The repeated volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula have damaged infrastructure and property in nearby town Grindavík ...
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Popocatepetl volcano erupts in Mexico
Dramatic footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano erupting in Mexico on November 18. The volcano, nicknamed Don Goyo, recorded ...
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Dinosaurs discovered in ‘Chinese Pompeii’ actually died in extremely boring ways
Until now, scientists largely attributed the unique preservation of these fossils to a series of sudden, violent volcanic eruptions similar to those that turned doomed residents of Pompeii into ...
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About to blow: Are we ready for the next volcanic catastrophe?
"These techniques can normally tell is if the volcano will erupt, and sometimes when, but we’re still not great at being able to tell how large or violent (i.e. explosive) the eruption will be- ...
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Indonesian Catholic school shuts for good due to volcanic eruption
A congregation of nuns has announced the permanent closure of a 66-year-old Catholic school badly damaged in a recent ...