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Diary Of An Eruption – A New Volcano For Reykjanes?

Posted on November 14, 2023 by devongeography

I have recently returned from a trip to Iceland – after spending a number of days watching from close at hand the developing situation regarding a fresh eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Only a few hours after travelling to the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Grindavik, South Iceland

Posted on July 10, 2023 by devongeography

On a recent trip to Iceland, I was able to spend a little time exploring the town of Grindavik on the south coast, just a 15 minute drive from the airport. I had passed through the settlement any amount of … Continue reading →

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Exploring Keflavik, South Iceland

Posted on July 8, 2023 by devongeography

In my role as Field Studies Tutor for Rayburn Tours in Iceland, I sometimes get a few hours free while waiting for a group to arrive at the airport. I like to use this time to explore a new location … Continue reading →

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Exploring Thorsmork, South Iceland

Posted on June 1, 2023 by devongeography

Although I never tire of visiting the popular tourist spots in Iceland, I always enjoy exploring new locations. Earlier this spring, I was fortunate enough to make my first visit to the Thorsmork area in South Iceland. This isolated wilderness … Continue reading →

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Fagradalsfjall – Social History of New Eruption Site

Posted on June 21, 2021 by devongeography

I have written a number of blog entries describing the events associated with the new volcanic eruption in Iceland, but this one examines the area from a completely different angle. Any geographers lucky enough to visit the site in the … Continue reading →

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Rolling Update On Geldingadalir

Posted on June 19, 2021 by devongeography

I have been maintaining a collection of resources from the recent Geldingadalir eruption, so that when I get chance to return to Iceland, I will have a decent chronological record of how events developed. Here is the latest update, covering … Continue reading →

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Geldingadalir – The Gift That keeps on Giving

Posted on May 16, 2021 by devongeography

The Geldingadalir eruption is showing no signs of fizzling out – rather, it is evolving and changing character on a regular basis. Therefore, in order to keep a chronological record of developments right from the beginning, I have included another … Continue reading →

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Geldingadalir and La Soufriere – Two Contrasting Volcanic Eruptions

Posted on April 16, 2021 by devongeography

It has been a fascinating time over the last week for anyone interested in volcanoes. In the media we have been able to keep an eye on developments in the new eruption in Iceland at Geldingadalir, and now we have … Continue reading →

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Further Developments At Geldingadalir

Posted on April 10, 2021 by devongeography

The scenery at Geldingadalir has been literally changing before people’s eyes over the first week of April. On the 2nd April, the Geldingadalir valley was close to being filled with lava from the eruption. Two erupting craters on the fissure … Continue reading →

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Yet More Classroom Resources from the Geldingadalir Eruption In Iceland – The Gift That Keeps Giving!

Posted on March 29, 2021 by devongeography

I wasn’t planning to add another update on the Geldingadalir eruption, but there have been so many interesting resources appearing on the internet and social media, that I thought I would add one more collection. The lava continues to flow … Continue reading →

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