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Published on Aug 23, 2024Source: The New York Times - Neutral
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Published on Aug 23, 2024
TikTok blamed for hit to Iceland cucumber supply
Icelandic supermarkets have been left in a pickle, after a viral TikTok trend saw an unprecedented surge in demand for cucumbers - leaving suppliers racing to keep up. It comes after social media influencers in the small Nordic country began sharing a …
Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster -
Published on 05:53 GMT
Spectacular Iceland volcano eruption raises pollution fears
Copenhagen: A volcano has spewed lava and smoke in spectacular fashion over south-western Iceland for a second day raising fears of spreading pollution hours after its eruption forced the evacuation of a spa resort. Fountains of glowing molten rock shot …
Source: The Age - Center-left -
Published on 05:31 GMT
Latest Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Not Currently Posing a Threat to Infrastructure: Volcanologist
Recent activity near Reykjavik signifies the sixth volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula since December 2023. The volcanic system does not exhibit a central crater but erupts by opening large cracks in the ground. The eruption does not …
Source: NTD - Right-wing -
Published on Aug 23, 2024
Sky glows orange and purple during volcanic eruption in Iceland
REYKJANES PENINSULA, Iceland (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - A volcano erupted in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency on Thursday, August 22. Footage filmed by Anastasiia Bortuali shows lava and smoke north of …
Source: KYMA - Arizona - Label Pending -
Published on 01:25 GMT
Here’s Why You Can’t Visit Iceland’s Surtsey Island
There aren’t a ton of forbidden places in the world. The mystery of them can add to their allure, but travelers should still respect the reasons that they are forbidden. One of the places that is forbidden which has gained some attention is Surtsey’s …
Source: Travel Noire - Neutral -
Published on Aug 23, 2024
Iceland's volcanic eruption slows as lava flows from second fissure
Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, but volcanic activity had decreased after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December. After weeks of warnings, the …
Source: Princeton Clarion - Indiana - Label Pending -
Published on Aug 23, 2024
See Photos of Iceland’s Latest Spectacular Volcanic Eruption
Yet another volcanic eruption has rocked Iceland’s southern peninsula. On August 22, fissures opened up, spilling lava and spewing plumes of gas over half a mile (1 kilometer) into the air. The eruption occurred in the Sundhnúkur area, known for volcanic …
Source: Gizmodo - Neutral -
Published on Aug 23, 2024
Woman says 'I'm scared' as famous Blue Lagoon in Iceland evacuated over Volcano fears
Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon was evacuated after a volcano eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula on Thursday, August 22 and was closed today while the situation is being “reassessed.” The Icelandic Met Office reported an “intense earthquake swarm” began in the …
Source: Wales Online - Left-wing -
Published on 01:35 GMT
‘The ground exploded next to us’: tourists tell of evacuation as Iceland volcano erupts again
Source: Irish Independent - Center-right