Among other properties, Hilton will be expanding in Iceland with two new additions: the Akureyri "Skáld" Hotel, Curio ...

At that time, Iceland was a forest growing between the mountain and the coast. Christian men lived on the island then, whom ...

In 1963, off the coast of Iceland, a spectacular volcanic eruption gave rise to the island of Surtsey. This event provided scientists with a rare opportunity to study ecological succession—the process ...

GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland that has erupted repeatedly for more than a year again belched lava and smoke into the air on Tuesday, just hours after authorities ...

Volcanoes are among Earth’s most powerful natural processes, capable of destruction and creation. When these fiery giants erupt, they can sometimes lead to the formation of entirely new islands, ...

"Volcano Surtsey" documents the formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off the coast of Iceland, which emerged in 1963 due to underwater volcanic eruptions. The film explores the geological ...

Surtsey Island Is Less Than 100 Years Old Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images. Surtsey Island, which lies 20 miles off the coast of Iceland, has not been occupied since its birth. The island ...

That day was in late January, and a volcano called Eldfell was being born on her small island. It was bitter cold in the harbor but pluming molten rock over the town. Over the course of the next five ...

Iceland is known for its hot springs, cold weather, and stunning landscapes. But one lesser-known part of Iceland is Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that people are not allowed to visit.

Iceland's ongoing volcanic eruptions may continue on and off for years to decades, threatening the country's most densely populated region and vital infrastructure, researchers predict from local ...