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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.

Climate

Does a volcanic eruption emit more carbon dioxide than human activity?

As the volcano in Iceland threatens to erupt any minute now, some social media users are falsely claiming the fumes from the natural disaster will generate more CO2 than all of the cars and airplanes on earth.

Experiences

Volcano tourism: How to witness Iceland’s glowing lava up close

Want to visit Iceland’s active volcanoes? Here’s how to do it safely.

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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.

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Iceland

Town evacuated over fears Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano could erupt

Grindavik is on the country's southwestern Reykjanes peninsula.

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.

Iceland

Iceland declares emergency over earthquake 'swarms' and volcano risk

Iceland has 33 active volcanic systems, the highest number in Europe, and thousands of tremors have been recorded since the end of October.

Nature

Underwater volcanic eruption births new island off the coast of Japan

Japan witnessed the birth of a new island off Iwo Jima due to an undersea volcano's eruption. Experts explore the island's composition to determine how long it could last.

Travel News

Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes as earthquake swarm sparks volcano fears

The area has been hit by hundreds of small earthquakes every day for more than two weeks.

Destinations

Island-hopping is the best way to discover Iceland like a local

From dancing green lights to the ‘Pompeii of the north’, Iceland’s islands are home to amazing scenery and wildlife.

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WATCH: Sicily's Mount Etna spews fiery lava and spits ash

Nighttime footage shows Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, belching smoke and ashes.

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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.

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.

Green News

A dormant supervolcano in Italy is in an ‘extremely dangerous’ state

The volcano last erupted in 1538 but is now at a greater risk of rupture than ever.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines after volcanic activity?

More than 13,000 people have left the volcano’s vicinity, as officials say its alert level is likely to stay high for some time.

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Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again after three-month pause

Footage showed fissures have opened up at the base of a crater on the volcano, which regularly springs to life, with vulcanologists calling the eruption "dynamic."

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Watch: 'Don Goyo''s volcano spew ash

The Mexican Popocatepetl volcano spews ash. Authorities have warned people not to go within 12 kilometres of Popocatepetl, and to use face masks due to the falling ash.

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Mount Etna erupts covering the Sicilian town of Catania with ash

Volcanic ash and mist covered the Sicilian town of Catania on Sunday as Mount Etna erupted.