Iceland

• Iceland faces ‘daunting’ period after lava destroys homes in Grindavik

  Iceland is battling “tremendous forces of nature,” after molten lava from a volcano in the island’s southwest consumed several houses in the evacuated town of Grindavik.

  World

  Jan 15
  
• Iceland volcano appears to have died down, scientists say

  Lava flows from a volcano that erupted in Iceland have eased further, and no volcanic activity is now visible, scientists said after flying over the area early on Thursday.

  World

  Dec 21, 2023
  
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• Iceland volcanic eruption: what happened and what’s next?

  Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks. Here is a look at what happened and what may be ahead.

  World

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Iceland volcano misses fishing town of Grindavik — for now

  Lava from a large volcanic eruption in Iceland appeared to be flowing away from the only town in the area, offering hope that homes and lives would be spared.

  World

  Dec 19, 2023
• IN PHOTOS: Icelandic volcano erupts after weeks of activity, evacuations

  Images and video showed molten rock spewing like fountains from fissures in the ground, their bright-yellow and orange colours set in sharp contrast against the dark night sky.

  World

  Dec 18, 2023
• Iceland building shields around geothermal plant amid volcanic eruption risk

  Seismic activity in southwestern Iceland decreased in size and intensity on Monday, but the risk of a volcanic eruption remained significant, officials says.

  World

  Nov 14, 2023
• Iceland town evacuates amid earthquakes, potential volcanic eruption

  The government of Iceland has ordered the evacuation of a small town ahead of a 'potential volcanic eruption' and days of seismic activities. Here's what's happening.

  World

  Nov 13, 2023
• ‘You call this equality?’: A closer look at Iceland’s gender pay gap strike

  It will be the first women's strike since 1975 when 90 per cent of Icelandic women protested the gender pay gap and workplace inequality.

  World

  Oct 23, 2023
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• Trudeau off to Iceland to meet leaders ahead NATO, amid Arctic uncertainty

  Trudeau's office says it's a chance to advance common interests with the Nordic nations, which range from protecting the environment and developing clean energy and more.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2023
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• Elon Musk apologizes to disabled Twitter worker he mocked in online feud

  The Twitter CEO reports that Haraldur (Halli) Thorleifsson may return to the company after he apologized for mocking the former employee.

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  Mar 8, 2023