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New 3D Model of Eruption by Fagradalsfjall

4 Jun 2021 For the first time since May 18, scientists were able to fly over the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, Wednesday to take photos to be used for making a new 3D model of the lava field.

Rental Car Shortage in Iceland in August?

4 Jun 2021 There could be a shortage of rental cars in Iceland in August and September, a person familiar with the car rental market tells Morgunblaðið.

Expect 1.3 Million Tourists Next Year

26 May 2021 “We expect a fairly rapid growth in the travel industry to begin with.”

Protective Walls Near Lava Buy Time in Case of Evacuation

21 May 2021 Yesterday, around noon, a huge lava river began streaming just behind the eastern protective wall that had been built near the lava stream by Fagradalsfjall mountain.

When tested by mbl.is neither the QR code nor the payment link were working.

Sign near eruption charges for parking

19 May 2021 Visitors are asked to pay 1.000 krona, or about 8 dollars, for using the parking area.

Those who are fully vaccinated should have a fairly easy time visiting Iceland.

A simplified guide to Iceland’s Covid-19 travel rules

17 May 2021 Iceland Monitor has put together a clear and concise outline of the current restrictions and requirements.

The Kerecis Omega3 fish-skin graft is approved by the a FDA as well as European regulatory authorities.

Fish skin helped local man recover from severe burns

15 May 2021 Doctors used fish-skin grafts from Kerecis, a Westfjords company, to help a local man recover from severe burn wounds.

The flow of tourists has begun to slowly increase. Those who have been fully vaccinated now have a fairly easy time visiting Iceland.

Updated quarantine rules for travelers take effect Tuesday

15 May 2021 People coming from some countries must stay in the quarantine hotel while others may get an exemption.

According to Norse mythology a solar eclipse takes place when the Sun is eaten by ferocious wolf Skoll.

Partial solar eclipse in Iceland in June

14 May 2021 The moon will block out around 70% of the sun

Crossing the Núpsvötn-bridge requires a great deal of caution.

Dangerous bridge will be taken out of use

14 May 2021 Icelandic authorities plan to replace a nearly 50 years old bridge which has seen many accidents.

Police Close Eruption Site – Impressive Video

10 May 2021 The eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, will be closed today.

Afraid of Heights? Here’s Your Challenge

9 May 2021 Work on an observation platform on Bolafjall mountain, towering over the town of Bolungarvík, the West Fjords, will likely resume in late May.

Fabulous Swirl of Fire in Lava Stream: Video

8 May 2021 The eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, never ceases to amaze us.

From Heiðmörk, where wildfires consumed 56 hectares of land earlier this week.

Risk of Wildfires in Large Part of Iceland

7 May 2021 Due to the risk of wildfires, the national police commissioner, in consultation with the chiefs of police and heads of fire departments in West Iceland, the capital area, on the Reykjanes peninsula and in South Iceland, has declared a phase of uncertainty.

Fascinating Fountain of Fire Surprises Visitors: Video

3 May 2021 Sólný Pálsdóttir was at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, just before midnight, Saturday, when large jets of magma suddenly started spouting high into the air from the only active crater.