Experiencing a volcanic eruption is witnessing the raw power of nature. If you’d like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great place to do it. Since 2021, there have been seven eruptions along the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to Reykjavík. These recent eruptions in Iceland have caught the attention of Earth scientists like me.… Read More »
CNN Original Series “Violent World with Liev Schreiber” explores harrowing weather events like hurricanes and wildfires that are increasingly common in our changing climate. The final episode will air on Sunday at 9pm ET/PT. The snow-capped peak of Mount Rainier, located 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra’s Mount Toba experienced a supereruption, one of the largest eruptions in Earth history, potentially leading to a major disruption in the world’s climate. Some scientists suspect that the volcanic winter… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra’s Mount Toba experienced a supereruption, one of the largest eruptions in Earth history, potentially leading to a major disruption in the world’s climate. Some scientists suspect that the volcanic winter… Read More »
By Joanna Plucinska and Krisztina Than LONDON/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – As the bright river of lava from the volcano that erupted in Iceland receded last week, not everyone was happy. Hazel Lane, 49, a dental practice manager in London, booked a ticket to Reykjavik as soon as she saw footage of the eruption on television, hoping… Read More »
Volcano erupting in Grindavik, Iceland, on December 18, 2023, spewing lava and smoke – REUTERS Tourists have been warned to stay away from an area in southern Iceland as a violent volcanic eruption continues to shake the Reykjanes Peninsula. The ongoing eruption is located 30 km southwest of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, close to the Blue… Read More »
Editor’s Note: Catharine Fulton He is a Canadian journalist and editor-in-chief. Reykjavik Vine. He lives in Reykjavík with his Icelandic partner and two children. The opinions expressed in this comment are his own. Read more CNN’s Opinion. I remember the first time I experienced an earthquake in Iceland. I ran towards the nearest doorframe; That’s… Read More »
Editor’s Note: Catharine Fulton He is a Canadian journalist and editor-in-chief. Reykjavik Vine. He lives in Reykjavík with his Icelandic partner and two children. The opinions expressed in this comment are his own. Read more CNN’s Opinion. I remember the first time I experienced an earthquake in Iceland. I ran towards the nearest doorframe; That’s… Read More »