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Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)
World Heritage

Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Þingvellir National Park of Iceland as a World Heritage Site in 2004.

December 18, 2018
Iceland issued a red warning about the volcano
Environment

Iceland issued a red warning about the volcano

On August 23, the Icelandic government issued a red warning about the risk of the Bardarbunga volcanic system erupting, potentially causing global air traffic turmoil.

December 16, 2018
The world's most dangerous parking lot
Environment

The world's most dangerous parking lot

Reckless drivers park their cars right next to Eyjafjallajvkull volcano that is erupting molten lava to 1,200 degrees Celsius in Iceland, creating the world's most dange…

December 16, 2018
Inside the volcano 4,000 years old
Environment

Inside the volcano 4,000 years old

The 4,000-year-old Thrihnukagigur volcano in Reykjavik (Iceland) just stopped working about 40 years ago. It is now considered a sleeping volcano because it can wake up…

December 16, 2018