This is what the Hvammsvirkjun power station is intended to look like once completed, though the construction of the plant remains uncertain.

Landsvirkjun seeks temporary Power Plant permit

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Volcanic haze blankets the capital area.

Highest sulfur pollution in Reykjavík since start of volcanic unrest
According to Páll Eyjólfsson, the festival’s director, 40,000 people attended Hjartað last year, and at least 60,000 are expected this year, which would be a record turnout.

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The earthquake occurred near Móhálsadalur, west of Kleifarvatn.

Earthquake felt in the Capital area
The Special Forces participated in the police operation at Austurvöllur. Photo from mbl.is's Photo Archive.

Man arrested after stabbing at Austurvöllur
"These kinds of eruptions behave in their own way. I think it’s absolutely impossible to predict whether it will continue or stop soon - it's pure guesswork."

Eruption activity stable, volcanic haze expected through the weekend
Local businesses express dissatisfaction with government actions.

Small and medium businesses in Grindavík plan to sue the state

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Volcanic haze blankets the capital area.

Highest sulfur pollution in Reykjavík since start of volcanic unrest
This is what the Hvammsvirkjun power station is intended to look like once completed, though the construction of the plant remains uncertain.

Landsvirkjun seeks temporary Power Plant permit
View over the eruption sites yesterday.

New map shows position of the eruption
"These kinds of eruptions behave in their own way. I think it’s absolutely impossible to predict whether it will continue or stop soon - it's pure guesswork."

Eruption activity stable, volcanic haze expected through the weekend
The earthquake occurred near Móhálsadalur, west of Kleifarvatn.

Earthquake felt in the Capital area

Culture and Living

Father and son spending quality time together and learning something useful at the same time.

Father and son studying together

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One of the suspects in the terrorism case.

U-turn ruling in the Court of Appeals

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Lava spewing from volcanic fissures while toxic gases rise from the ground.

Public Access to Eruption Restricted

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The most beautiful outdoor swimming pool you can find.

The Hottest Valley on the Island