Small earthquake swarm at Katla volcano, Iceland
A small earthquake swarm started at Katla volcano, beneath the Myrdalsjökull icecap in Iceland, on March 9, 2023. The last confirmed eruption at this volcano took place in 1918 (VEI 4).
Reykjavík records coldest temperature since 1918, Iceland
Temperatures in Viðidalur, Reykjavík, Iceland dropped to -23 °C (-9 °F) on December 28, 2022, marking the lowest temperature registered in the capital since 1918.
Heavy snow strands thousands of travelers at Keflavik Airport, Iceland
Heavy snow and blizzards affecting Iceland over the past couple of days are causing major flight disruptions and affecting movement to and from the Keflavik International Airport, leaving thousands of travelers stranded.
Large fissure opens up in Grímsfjall, Iceland
A large fissure opened up last week in the southern part of Grímsfjall, near Grímsvötn subglacial volcano in Iceland. Pictures show that there’s a lot of hydrothermal activity in this fissure, but there is no eruption at this moment.
Unusual earthquakes at Katla volcano, Iceland
Two earthquakes with magnitudes above M3 were detected in Mýrdalsjökull glacier on October 16, sparking discussions about a possible eruption of Katla volcano.
Glacial flood in Grímsvötn, Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow, Iceland
A new glacial flood started at Grímsvötn, a subglacial volcano under Vatnajökull, Iceland, on October 10, 2022, prompting authorities to raise the Aviation Color Code to Yellow and announce the State of Uncertainty.
Earthquake swarm ongoing northeast of Grímsey island – Tjörnes Fracture Zone, Iceland
More than 6 400 earthquakes have been detected in the Tjörnes Fracture Zone, northern Iceland since the start of September. The last eruption in this area took place in 1867/68.
The new Meradalir eruption site at night, Iceland
The mbl.is crew visited the new eruption site at Meradalir, Iceland, and caught this amazing night time footage from the eruption site.
New eruption starts near Fagradalsfjall, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland
A new eruption has started near Fagradalsfjall volcano in the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system, Reykjanes Peninsula around 13:40 UTC on August 3, 2022.
Increased likelihood of eruption near Fagradalsfjall, Iceland
An intense earthquake swarm that started in the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system on July 30 continues and, according to the latest analysis by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the chances of eruption in the area around Fagradalsfjall in the coming days or weeks have increased and are considered significant.