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An eruption has started by Mt. Hagafell
All safety and security measures have been taken. Please view from a safe distance.
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Welcome to Rumbling Reykjanes
An introduction to our new blog series on the eruptions and earthquakes that are taking place on the Reykjanes peninsula
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Why Is Reykjanes A Hotspot for Earthquakes and Eruptions?
Rumbling Reykjanes Part 2 of our blog series on earthquakes and eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula
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Road towards Grindavik and the Blue lagoon open
A new road has been laid over the new lave giving visitors the possibility of visiting the Blue Lagoon
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Access around Reykjanes
The town of Grindavík is still closed to the public. All major attractions in Reykjanes Geopark are accessible.
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Eruption by Hagafell near Grindavík
Information on road closures and access to attractions in Reykjanes
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An eruption has started in Reykjanes peninsula
The fifth eruption has started north-east of the town of Grindavik
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Unesco grants Reykjanes Geopark the green card
The UNESCO Global Geoparks Counsil grants Reykjanes Geopark a green card for the next 4 years at the 8th council session last December.