Hekla Volcano ready to erupt as a large earthquake rocks south Iceland
Iceland is a volcanic island sitting on top of the Atlantic ridge and Icelanders are constantly reminded of that. Yesterday the farmers and summer cot...
The return of the wolf in Scandinavia – Five wolfs observed in Denmark
Wolfs have returned to Denmark according to local zoologists who have obtained DNA evidence supporting the claim. At least five individuals, including...
One might think summer has arrived in Iceland – But don’t be fooled.
There is an unusually warm air over Iceland these days and the predictions for the next few days look great. Yesterday the heat was spectacular in the...
Roads made from recycled plastic may be the thing to come in Iceland (VIDEO)
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has funded preliminary research into roads made from recycled plastic waist instead of conventional asph...
An avalanche injures a man in Esja, near Reykjavik
A man was seriously injured in a snow avalanche in the Esja mountain yesterday afternoon. The man managed to make his way alone down to a hiking path ...
An earthquake rocks the town of Keflavik
A sharp earthquake of 4.3 magnitude shook the town of Keflavik this morning. The people of the town felt the earth shift sharply but the earthq...
Puffins are arriving in the Westman Islands
The first puffins arrived in the Westman Islands yesterday as far as vigilant birdwatchers can tell. The birds are gathering at their breeding grounds...
STORM WARNING – Easter storm in Iceland
A storm is expected in the south tomorrow, 17 April, from Vik in the south to Snaefellsnes peninsula in the West, including Reykjanes and Snaefellsnes...