The Compass: Iceland’s recent eruption and mysteries lurking below

RJ Hamster

2 years ago

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THE COMPASS

This week’s virtual field trip takes us to Iceland. An island of mystery, history, and mesmerizing landscapes, Iceland is a theater for Earth’s natural drama. Explore whales, myths, and Arctic lakes along Iceland’s new road trip, see how Iceland’s turf houses merge beautifully with nature, and find out if volcano tourism really is safe.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS BURKARD

Iceland eruption may be the start of decades of volcanic activity

A second outburst of lava in under a year strongly suggests that the country’s Reykjanes Peninsula will become one of the most volcanically dynamic parts of the planet for several generations.

A WINDOW INTO THE ABYSS

PHOTOGRAPH BY FILIPPO BIANCHI, GETTY IMAGES

Whales, myths, and Arctic lakes: Explore Iceland’s new road trip

An epic drive across the Nordic nation’s less-touristed north reveals breathtaking nature and historic battles on land and sea.

DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES

PHOTOGRAPH BY JPIQUE, GETTY IMAGES

Iceland’s turf houses merge beautifully with nature

This architectural tradition was brought to Europe by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago.

GREEN-CLOAKED DWELLINGS

THE HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA OFFERS UNPARALLELED VIEWS OF REYKJAVÍK. THE DESIGN WAS INSPIRED BY

A. ICEBERGS
B. VOLCANOES
C. VIKING SHIPS

CLICK TO SEE IF YOU’RE RIGHT!

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS BURKARD

Mysteries lurk below Iceland’s restless volcanoes

The unusual chemistry of the lava burbling to the island’s surface has raised many questions about what’s churning deep below.

WHAT LIES BENEATH

GOOD READS

How one image captures 21 hours of a volcanic eruption

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Volcano tourism is booming, but is it too risky?

Why the Iceland national team has so many Polish fans

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDRE KOHLS, REDUX

20 photos of Iceland’s majestic landscapes

From glacial lagoons to volcanic caves, fill out your Iceland bucket list with these stunning destinations.

AN “OTHERWORLDLY” PLACE

WHERE WILL WE JOURNEY TO NEXT?

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