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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Steaming cracks in Iceland fishing village after weeks of small volcanic earthquakes The fissures from hundreds of volcanic earthquakes are still being seen in Grindavik, southwest of Reykjavik. The Icelandic government downgraded the emergency level for the country on Friday. 24/11/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Seismic shift: the Icelandic town abandoned over volcano fears Residents of Grindavik had to leave their homes in a hurry last Saturday and have only been allowed back once, under police escort, to collect valuables. 16/11/2023
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Now playing Next Iceland Iceland volcano: Evacuated residents allowed home for five minutes The evacuation comes after the region was shaken by hundreds of small earthquakes every day for more than two weeks as scientists monitor a buildup of magma some 5 kilometres underground. 13/11/2023
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Now playing Next Iceland Iceland's PM joins strike for women in 'equality paradise' Tens of thousands of women are striking in Europe's 'equality paradise', including their prime minister, but why? 24/10/2023
Now playing Next Travel News New tourist tax will soon make visiting Iceland more expensive The Nordic country wants to protect its 'unspoilt nature' from overtourism with a new nightly fee. 25/09/2023
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Now playing Next Culture Series Take a look at these stunning otherworldly images of Iceland's horses Last year, Irish photographer Gareth McConnell was tasked with capturing the wild horses of Iceland. His results are truly spellbinding. 03/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Icelandic officials warn of dangerous gases near erupting volcano Iceland's meteorological office warns of dangerous gases as it urges people to stay away from an erupting volcano near the capital, Reykjavik. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Iceland Volcano near Iceland's capital erupts for third time in two years A volcano near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, has erupted for the third time in two years, but officials say there is no immediate danger to people or flights from the city. 11/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Iceland cancels whaling season on animal welfare grounds Iceland has suspended whaling for three months as support for the controversial practice drops. 20/06/2023
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