Fresh Flows Spread Across Iceland

The latest fissure eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula was the largest of four recent bouts of activity near the town of Grindavík.

Published Apr 3, 2024

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Another Eruption in Iceland

For the third time since December 2023, fresh lava has flowed across parts of the Reykjanes peninsula.

Published Feb 9, 2024

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New Fissures Spill Lava in Iceland

The latest round of eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula destroyed homes in the town of Grindavík.

Published Jan 19, 2024

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Iceland Erupts

After weeks of warnings, a new fissure has opened on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland.

Published Dec 19, 2023

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