Iceland

In graphics | Can volcano eruptions be predicted?

Italy's Mount Etna has erupted once again spewing lava and ash high over the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Iceland’s Grindavik has also evacuated thousands of residents amid fears of a volcanic eruption. What causes these explosions?

Volcanic eruption looms large in Iceland: How devastating could it be?

Over 4,000 residents of Grindavik have been evacuated as authorities prepare for an imminent volcanic eruption. Experts predict that a submerged magma eruption will be more powerful than one on land, but eruption on land would pose a bigger risk

After 800 earthquakers in 14 hours, Iceland preparing for volcanic eruption

The Icelandic Meteorological Office said there was a 'considerable' risk of an eruption on or just off the Reykjanes peninsula because of the size of the underground magma intrusion and the rate at which it was moving

Iceland declares state of emergency after series of powerful earthquakes

Two strong earthquakes, with the largest registering a magnitude of 5.2 north of Grindavik, were felt as far away as Reykjavik, 40 kilometers to the north. A road to Grindavik was closed due to damage from the tremors

WATCH: Volcano erupts near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik

Authorities urged people not to trek to the volcano, saying there may be 'dangerously high levels of volcanic gases' accumulating close to the eruption

Beyond Well-Being. How three-day weekends boost the economy

Three-day weekends will benefit the economy, but more importantly, they deliver a well-being boost for much of the country

Top European diplomats visit Ukraine to show support for war-torn nation

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with the foreign ministers of Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Hosting his counterparts from four Nordic and three Baltic countries in the port city of Odesa, he repeated a plea for the delivery of US-made fighter jets

International Women’s Day: How perfect are the world’s most gender-equal countries? Where does India stand?

Gender equality is 300 years away, said the UN. The Nordic countries – Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden – have done well when it comes to equality, but the gender pay gap remains and women still invest far more time in household chores. India is taking small steps but has a long way to go

World Bank approves massive grant to help Ukraine fight Russia

The total of $20.6 billion in emergency financing comes from commitments and pledges from, the United States, Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Iceland, Belgium, and Japan

Turning red: Rivers of lava flow as Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano erupts

Tourists are thronging near the site of Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwestern Iceland near capital Reykjavik to marvel at the bubbling lava. The volcano erupted for the second time in 6,000 years just eight months after its last eruption which began in March last year officially ended