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A story of a new volcano and how it started

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Jan 3, 202311 min read

A story of a new volcano and how it started

The period from the indication that an eruption was likely at Mt. Fagradalsfjall up to the time the magma broke tells a fascinating story

Reykjanes Peninsula drive from Reykjavík

Einar Páll Svavarsson

Nov 29, 20224 min read

Reykjanes Peninsula drive from Reykjavík

Reykjanes, or the Reykjanes Peninsula, in southwest Iceland, is one of the most accessible parts of the island all year round.

Einar Páll Svavarsson

May 6, 20222 min read

Holuhraun lava field in the Highland

Holuhraun is the name of one of our latest eruptions, originating in a large fissure on the black sands north of the ice cap Vatnajökull

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