The thinning of Iceland’s ice caps could be influencing volcanic activity, according to new research. The study developed a model to predict the changes in pressure on magma caused by thinning ice and applied it to the recent activity of two Icelandic volcanoes. The results suggest that the effects of thinning ice may increase volcanic activity in some cases, but reduce it in others.

An unusual spike in auroral activity culminated in this mystical aurora borealis display captured by Jingyi Zhang, a photographer and astronomer.

Fortuitous timing gives photographer Sarah Bethea a stunning view of an ice cave in Iceland, the 'Land of Fire and Ice.'

Soundtracked by Sigur Rós, the ultra-mellow trek was broadcast live on national television.

The 'Icelandic Model' may be the country's best export.

Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived.

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.

Iceland's ION Luxury Adventure Hotel isn't so much about the hotel itself but about the stunning, otherworldly landscapes that surround it.

Reykjavik, the pedestrian-friendly, geothermal-spring-heavy capital of Iceland is ideal for travelers who want to leave a light carbon footprint.

The island nation is using its natural and cultural resources to attract filmmakers from around the world.

Iceland's two whaling companies have cancelled hunting for a second straight year as demand drops and the COVID-19 pandemic poses difficulties.

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Kari Gislason concedes it would have been very easy to write a sad memoir about his relationship with his dad - but he made a concerted effort not to go down that track.

Jorgen Jorgenson visited Van Diemen's Land when it was first settled 20 years later he would return as a convict and former self-proclaimed king of Iceland.

As day three Dawn's upon our souls. We start the journey to the capital. Present in the moment as only Iceland can teach you to do. We follow the highway upon what I expected to be an ordinary drive filled with the same scenery as the days before. Be warn

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Should you cruise to Iceland? If you want to visit Iceland what are the pros and cons of cruising over doing a land-based visit. There are many good things about taking a cruise, and I explore the 6 best pros of cruising to Iceland before looking at the 3 top things you need to consider that may make a land-based trip a better option for you.

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Hear about travel to the Westfjords of Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Katie Hammel of Vaitor.com about her trip to this remote region of the island.

(Aarhus University) An international team of researchers has put together a new image of Neanderthals based on the genes Neanderthals left in the DNA of modern humans when they had children with them about 50,000 years ago. The researchers found the new information by trawling the genomes of more than 27,000 Icelanders. Among other things, they discovered that Neanderthal children had older mothers and younger fathers than the Homo-Sapien children in Africa did at the time.

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Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister, Iceland
Chair: Professor Tim Benton, Director, Energy Environment and Resources Department, Chatham House
 

A small, isolated country, Iceland has been home to a largely homogenous population for much of its history. But in recent years, a booming economy and expanding tourism sector have drawn rising numbers of immigrants to the island nation. This article explores Iceland's balancing act of maintaining economic growth through immigration while preserving its culture and language.

It had been 19 years since Germany lost a qualifier but Iceland ended that run in stunning style with a 3-2 away win that finished some incredible runs by the twice world champions.

1 Seychellois Rupee = 8.5181 Icelandic Krona

1 Trinidad and Tobago Dollar = 21.6409 Icelandic Krona

1 Swedish Krona = 14.9654 Icelandic Krona

1 Slovak Koruna = 6.5856 Icelandic Krona

1 Serbian Dinar = 1.3484 Icelandic Krona

1 Polish Zloty = 34.7797 Icelandic Krona

1 Qatari Rial = 40.1643 Icelandic Krona

1 Indian Rupee = 1.9369 Icelandic Krona

1 Pakistani Rupee = 0.916 Icelandic Krona

1 Sierra Leonean Leone = 0.0148 Icelandic Krona

1 New Taiwan Dollar = 4.898 Icelandic Krona

1 Thai Baht = 4.5671 Icelandic Krona

1 Turkish Lira = 20.6289 Icelandic Krona

1 Singapore Dollar = 103.5181 Icelandic Krona

1 Mauritian Rupee = 3.6827 Icelandic Krona

1 Nepalese Rupee = 1.2092 Icelandic Krona

1 Bangladeshi Taka = 1.7206 Icelandic Krona

1 Moldovan Leu = 8.2014 Icelandic Krona

1 Colombian Peso = 0.0375 Icelandic Krona

1 Uruguayan Peso = 3.3899 Icelandic Krona

1 Uzbekistan Som = 0.0145 Icelandic Krona

1 Russian Ruble = 1.9923 Icelandic Krona

1 Iraqi Dinar = 0.1229 Icelandic Krona

1 Cayman Islands Dollar = 175.4411 Icelandic Krona

1 Swiss Franc = 150.6104 Icelandic Krona