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Heavy rainfall in East Iceland raises risk of floods and landslides

Rivers and streams are rising in East Iceland after significant rainfall. Authorities are urging the public to avoid rivers and steep slopes as conditions may worsen.

14 October 20261 min read

Volcanoes & Nature

Norðurárdalur’s changing landscape is shaped by rivers, farms and reforestation

Norðurárdalur in eastern Skagafjörður is marked by winding mountains, resilient farms and forests reborn after centuries of human impact and natural upheaval.

24 March 2026

Volcanoes & Nature

The shifting lands and ancient stories of Vatnsdalur valley in north Iceland

Vatnsdalur's dramatic glacial valley is known for its legendary saga, its peculiar hillocks, and a landscape continually shaped by landslides and folklore.

27 February 2026