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Jan 15, 2025 · The Bárðarbunga volcanic system stretches roughly 190 kilometres in length and about 25 kilometres in width. It has been highly active since the settlement of Iceland, with at least 26 eruptions occurring over the past 11 centuries.

Sep 2, 2024 · A 17-year-old has died following a knife attack that occurred during Reykjavík’s annual Menningarnótt (Culture Night) festivities.The incident took place late on August 24 near Skúlagata, where many events and activities were happening.

Nov 20, 2024 · A new eruption began along the Sundhnúksgígar crater row at 23:14 Wednesday. The length of the fissure is currently unknown. This is the seventh eruption along the crater row since December 2023.

Jan 30, 2025 · Runner-Up: The Nordic House. Sæmundargata 11. The Nordic House has a cosy children’s library stocked with books in multiple languages, so your little one can dive into Pippi Longstocking or the Moomins in their original tongue.

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Jan 30, 2025 · Our panel believes everyone deserves a chance to see the northern lights — whether you’re cruising in a car or trekking on foot. Even in downtown’s concrete jungle, where windows often frame neighbouring buildings instead of …