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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Dream Of Seeing The Northern Lights? Here's Why 2025 Is Set To Be A Great Year For It
Experts predict aurora activity will be at its strongest in a decade, thanks to the solar maximum.
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Denmark Strait Cataract: World's Largest Underwater Waterfall Discovered
The Denmark Strait cataract, the world’s largest underwater waterfall, is located between Iceland and Greenland. Plunging 11,500 feet from top to bottom, it plays a key role in the global ocean circulation system. The waterfall forms part of the thermohaline circulation, which helps regulate the Earth's climate. Despite its immense size, it remai...
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7 Destinations That Have The Most Stunning Natural Phenomenon Across The World
Like the colourful aurora skies in Iceland, we have listed seven other places where exceptional natural phenomena take place
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NASA Captures Stream of Lava Flowing from Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption
NASA’s satellite images have captured the ongoing volcanic eruption near Iceland's Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which started on 20 November, caused lava to flow from a fissure, with the nearby Blue Lagoon spa and GrindavÃk being evacuated. The infrared visuals reveal lava glowing brighter than ReykjavÃk. While the eruption is ongoing, lava flow ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
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Iceland's 'Mammoth' Carbon Capture Plant: What It Means For Climate Crisis
At full capacity, Mammoth is expected to remove 36,000 tons of carbon annually equivalent to taking around 7,800 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.
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Famous Iceland Geothermal Spa Covered In Lava Post Volcanic Eruption
Lava flowing from Iceland's latest volcanic eruption on Thursday engulfed the main parking lot of one of Iceland's biggest tourist attractions, the evacuated Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, images showed.
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Video: Red Lava Pours Out As Volcano Erupts 7th Time In A Year In Iceland
A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national weather service said, the seventh since last December.
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When Lava Meets Snow: Stunning Video Unveils Science Behind Leidenfrost Effect
Icelandic photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove has shared a top-down video showing lava flowing over snow. But the lack of visible steam during the process has sparked a lot of debate.
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This Country's Economy Boomed After Introducing 4-Day Workweek, Finds Research
Iceland's experimental four-day workweek has proven "very successful", according to a study released Friday.
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Iceland's Volcanic Site Reopens For Visitors After Almost A Year, But, With A Warning
Iceland's volcanic landscape has drawn many visitors to Grindavik, now open to the public for the first time since its last significant eruption.
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
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Viral TikTok Cucumber Recipe Sparks Supermarket Shortages Across Iceland
Supermarkets in Iceland are now facing a surge in demand, with cucumber sales doubling after a salad recipe by Logan Moffitt gained traction.
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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Dream Of Seeing The Northern Lights? Here's Why 2025 Is Set To Be A Great Year For It
Experts predict aurora activity will be at its strongest in a decade, thanks to the solar maximum.
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Swarm of 130 Earthquakes Rattles One of Iceland's Largest Volcanoes, Signal Possible Eruption Risk
Over 130 earthquakes struck Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano within hours on January 14, including a significant 5.1 magnitude quake. The Bárðarbunga system, Iceland's largest volcanic zone, has a history of major eruptions, with the 2014–2015 event producing a lava field larger than Manhattan. Experts at the Icelandic Meteorological Office ar...
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Denmark Strait Cataract: World's Largest Underwater Waterfall Discovered
The Denmark Strait cataract, the world’s largest underwater waterfall, is located between Iceland and Greenland. Plunging 11,500 feet from top to bottom, it plays a key role in the global ocean circulation system. The waterfall forms part of the thermohaline circulation, which helps regulate the Earth's climate. Despite its immense size, it remai...
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7 Destinations That Have The Most Stunning Natural Phenomenon Across The World
Like the colourful aurora skies in Iceland, we have listed seven other places where exceptional natural phenomena take place
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NASA Captures Stream of Lava Flowing from Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption
NASA’s satellite images have captured the ongoing volcanic eruption near Iceland's Blue Lagoon. The eruption, which started on 20 November, caused lava to flow from a fissure, with the nearby Blue Lagoon spa and GrindavÃk being evacuated. The infrared visuals reveal lava glowing brighter than ReykjavÃk. While the eruption is ongoing, lava flow ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
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Iceland's 'Mammoth' Carbon Capture Plant: What It Means For Climate Crisis
At full capacity, Mammoth is expected to remove 36,000 tons of carbon annually equivalent to taking around 7,800 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.
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Famous Iceland Geothermal Spa Covered In Lava Post Volcanic Eruption
Lava flowing from Iceland's latest volcanic eruption on Thursday engulfed the main parking lot of one of Iceland's biggest tourist attractions, the evacuated Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, images showed.
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Video: Red Lava Pours Out As Volcano Erupts 7th Time In A Year In Iceland
A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national weather service said, the seventh since last December.
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When Lava Meets Snow: Stunning Video Unveils Science Behind Leidenfrost Effect
Icelandic photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove has shared a top-down video showing lava flowing over snow. But the lack of visible steam during the process has sparked a lot of debate.
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This Country's Economy Boomed After Introducing 4-Day Workweek, Finds Research
Iceland's experimental four-day workweek has proven "very successful", according to a study released Friday.
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Iceland's Volcanic Site Reopens For Visitors After Almost A Year, But, With A Warning
Iceland's volcanic landscape has drawn many visitors to Grindavik, now open to the public for the first time since its last significant eruption.
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Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police
A polar bear that made a rare appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a threat to local residents.
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Viral TikTok Cucumber Recipe Sparks Supermarket Shortages Across Iceland
Supermarkets in Iceland are now facing a surge in demand, with cucumber sales doubling after a salad recipe by Logan Moffitt gained traction.
