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Protecting Iceland's towns from lava flows—with dirt
It had been dormant for 800 years, but in March 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland came to life. While the eruption ...
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Iceland Uses Dirt to Keep Towns Safe From Volcanic Lava
When the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began to erupt in 2021, experts banded together to create defensive barriers with ...
Iceland plans for a more volcanic future as south-west enters new eruptive phase
Future displacement, disruption from volcanic activity has led Iceland to protect residents, infrastructure. Read more at ...
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For hikers: Top volcanic landscapes to explore
Exploring volcanic lava flows makes for an adventurous hiking experience like no other, where you get to witness nature's raw ...
Fears US mega volcano eruption could spark travel chaos across the world as experts warn it could explode IN WEEKS
A MASSIVE Alaskan volcano is on the brink of erupting — and terrified experts warn it could happen within weeks. Mount Spurr, ...
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Protecting Iceland’s towns from lava flows – with dirt
Pahoehoe lava flows easily and tends to spread out ... When asked whether the fieldwork from 2021 helps make Iceland – and other volcanic communities – safer, Sigtryggsdottir responds ...