As hundreds of earthquakes shake Iceland, authorities warn of a 'high likelihood' of volcanic eruption

Iceland warns of 'significant likelihood' of volcanic eruption amid earthquakes

Officials declared a state of emergency and evacuated Grindavik, a seaside town.

Nov. 13, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories

Iceland says likelihood of volcanic eruption is significant amid earthquakes

Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.

Nov. 14, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com

Iceland earthquakes spark fears of volcanic eruption

More earthquakes were felt in southern Iceland Monday after thousands were evacuated over the weekend amid fears that the continuing quakes mean a major volcanic eruption is imminent.

Nov. 13, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com

Iceland's Blue Lagoon spa closes temporarily as earthquakes put area on alert for volcanic eruption

The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions, has closed temporarily as a swarm of earthquakes put the island nation’s most populated region on alert for a possible volcanic eruption

Nov. 9, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology

Iceland residents evacuate town as officials warn volcanic eruption may be imminent

Locals in an evacuated zone of Iceland were allowed to re-enter their homes to collect basic necessities Thursday and Friday as officials warn that a volcanic eruption is likely imminent and earthquakes continue to rattle parts of the country.

Nov. 17, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories

Iceland evacuates thousands, warning of imminent volcanic eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and evacuated thousands of citizens in anticipation of an imminent volcanic eruption. The Reykjanes peninsula region has experienced hundreds of earthquakes and tremors in recent days. Seismologists warn ...

Nov. 14, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Iceland in Limbo Despite Threat of Volcanic Eruption Being Lowered

A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has passed.

Nov. 25, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News

Threat of volcanic eruption leaves Iceland waiting in uncertainty

Authorities say it could be months before people evacuated from town of Grindavik can go home even if danger subsides. People in south-west Iceland remain on edge as they wait to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes peninsula will ...

Nov. 18, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Breaking down Iceland's possible volcanic eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency as researchers continue to monitor a potential volcanic eruption that has led to the evacuation of thousands. Vincent Drouin, a geophysicist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, joins CBS News with what ...

Nov. 17, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Potential volcanic eruption leaves Iceland town in limbo

The Icelandic fishing town of Grindavik has been evacuated as earthquakes are breaking open streets and "completely damaged" some homes: "There is no one living here. From 3,800 to zero."

Nov. 17, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com

Iceland Works to Protect Power Plant as it Awaits a Volcanic Eruption

As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.

Nov. 17, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News

Iceland volcanic eruption still highly likely amid 'constant' seismic activity

There remains a "significant likelihood" of a volcanic eruption in the coming days in southwestern Iceland, the country's meteorological office said.

Nov. 15, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories

Iceland volcanic eruption still likely, say scientists

Residents of a fishing port remain on edge as scientists say a volcanic eruption is still imminent.

Nov. 13, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Iceland braces for possible volcanic eruption

Evacuations are underway in parts of Iceland after a series of earthquakes raised concerns that a volcanic eruption may be imminent. BBC correspondent Jessica Parker has more.

Nov. 13, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

Iceland declares emergency in anticipation of volcanic eruption

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and evacuated a coastal town, saying there is a “significant likelihood” of a volcanic eruption in the coming days.

Nov. 13, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories

Iceland braces for volcanic eruption as prime minister reassures residents

Reykjanes peninsula continues to be hit by hundreds of earthquakes. Iceland’s prime minister has sought to reassure the nation as it braces for a volcanic eruption and the Reykjanes peninsula continues to be hit by hundreds of earthquakes.. ...

Nov. 13, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Iceland declares state of emergency as it braces for volcanic eruption

Town in south-west evacuated as thousands of earthquakes are recorded close to country’s main airport

Nov. 12, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage

Town in Iceland Evacuated Amid Fears of Volcanic Eruption

Officials said that “the likelihood of a volcanic eruption” in the near future was “considerable” in Grindavik, home to about 4,000 people.

Nov. 11, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News

Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat

Powerful earthquakes rock country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, increasing likelihood of event. Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes ...

Nov. 10, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Iceland volcano: Moment house shakes after series of earthquakes

Thousands of people have been told to leave their homes over fears of a volcanic eruption.

Nov. 13, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Powerful earthquake shakes southern Philippines; no tsunami warning

A powerful undersea earthquake has shaken the southern Philippines, causing ceilings in shopping malls to plunge to the ground as shoppers screamed

Nov. 17, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International

Why Iceland's Volcanic Activity Is Different This Time

A potential eruption in southwestern Iceland threatens infrastructure and civilians.

Nov. 16, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Icelandic VillagersBraceas Volcanic Eruption Looms

Thousands of tremors have rekindled memories of the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, but scientists say there will likely be less disruption this time.

Nov. 13, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

Icelandic town evacuated over risk of possible volcanic eruption

Grindavik was evacuated after recent seismic activity moved south toward the town, and monitoring indicated that a corridor of magma now extends under the community.

Nov. 11, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com

Underwater volcanic eruption creates new island off Japan

The undersea volcano, off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its latest series of eruptions on Oct. 21.

Nov. 10, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com - Japan