Bertel BranderMay 19, 2025
The Hvítserkur basalt stack is actually a dragon that was turned into stone, because it was too late to enter the sea again, after it at night had eaten grass along the beach of northern Iceland. As other trolls, it didn't like the Christian churches, so the locals were probably glad it was turned to stones, as they feared it would destroy their churches.
#icland #seastack #nature
Bertel BranderMar 29, 2025
Again Iceland, a bit atypical, lots of green among the volcano rocks.
#nature #naturephotography #iceland
Michael Barthel / MiBaWiMay 29, 2024

#Icland #Volcanic #eruption

The Red Cross asks people who live in #Grindavík and are evacuating the town now to contact 1717 in order to be registered.

You can stop by the main office of the Red Cross at Efstaleiti 9 and register there if that is more convenient.

Live updates > https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-05-29-eruption-underway-on-reykjanes-peninsula-413853

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Eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula - RÚV.is

The eruption started northeast of Sýlingafell before 1pm on Wednesday.There was an intense earthquake in the Sundhnúks crater series since shortly before 11am.Grindavík, the Blue Lagoon and the power plant in Svartsengi were evacuated before noon.The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the police chief in Suðurnes, has declared a state of emergency due to the eruption.More magma had accumulated under Svartsengi than before the previous eruption.Activity in the eruption had declined significantly by Thursday morning.

RÚV