Below is a list of the 10 largest volcanic eruptions since the settlement of Iceland and an interactive map that shows the location of each volcanic eruption. The place names in the following list are linked to 360 degree photos of each location. (This article is written by guest writer & volcanologist Lovísa Mjöll Gudmundsdottir) 10 Largest Volcanic Eruptions since the Settlement of Iceland 1. Eldgjá and Katla (934) Volume of material (lava,ash – km3): 19.6 Volcanic […]

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Geldingadalir Volcano Eruption 3d model Click on the “play” button below to open the 3d model and then click “fullscreen mode” in the bottom right corner. This 3d model is a collaborative project made by Snorri Thor Tryggvason from Iceland360VR and Simeon Schmauss Geldingadalir volcano March 20 by Spaceport3D on Sketchfab Geldingadalir Volcanic Eruption The craters in Geldingadalir started erupting late evening on the 19th of March. The magma seems to originate deep beneath the […]

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Where can I find information about where earthquakes are happening in Iceland? Earthquakes in Iceland are quite common in certain areas. The earthquakes most commonly happen along the line where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. On the website of the Icelandic meteorological office you can see a map that shows the locations of current seismic activity:  https://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/earthquakes The website of the U.S. Geolocical Survey also has interactive maps showing the location and […]

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(see map with cheap food locations below) updated april 14th 2019 Cheap food in Reykjavik, does it actually exist??? Have you ever wondered how to find cheap food in Reykjavik? Anyone who has travelled to Reykjavik, Iceland, quickly realizes that it can be hard to find reasonably priced food in the city. As a local I´ve seen the prices increase every year over the last years, and as a result, many Icelanders hardly ever go […]

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