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Thirty-nine tourists got stuck for hours in a blizzard at an Icelandic glacier, but are now safe. Rescuers battled through darkness and howling wind to reach them at Langjokull. Some tourists said ...
When you think of Iceland, the image of serene landscapes with sprawling glaciers and fiery volcanoes might come to mind. But what happens when these two natural wonders collide? An extraordinary ...
BOSTON - Iceland is a country known for its dramatic views of stunning waterfalls, volatile volcanoes and hundreds of glaciers. Iceland is also at a serious risk from climate change. Glaciers are ...
Now it seems to be melting faster than ever. Joining us on the glacier is Snaevarr Gudmundsson, an understated, avuncular man who is one of Iceland's most renowned glaciologists. He has been ...
Iceland is known for its natural wonders—everything from volcanoes to glaciers—but one of the most impressive sights is the country's waterfalls. Iceland has more than 10,000 of them.
Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist. Glaciers have melted at the most rapid rate on record in five ...
At present around 10% of Iceland is covered in glaciers but scientists believe climate change will mean they will all be gone in 200 years. The Travel Show's Cat Moh joins Icelandic author Andri ...
Around 10,000 years ago, as the last Ice Age drew to a close, the drifting of the continent of North America, and spreading in the Atlantic Ocean, may have temporarily sped up—with a little help from ...
Over the weekend, officials held a funeral for Iceland’s first dead glacier, and it was a powerful reminder of the impact climate change is having on our world. At first glance, a funeral for a ...
With its black basalt sand, wind-swept dunes and craggy peaks, the Lambahraun lava field at the foot of Iceland's second biggest glacier, Langjokull, was chosen as a stand-in for the Red Planet's ...
Mother Nature really outdid herself with Iceland. "Majestic," "awe-inspiring" and "unbelievable" are words that may come to mind as you tour the waterfalls, volcanoes, fjords and glaciers that ...