Iceland's landscapes are defined by its unusual rock formations, carved by volcanic activity, glacial movements, and erosion ...

This in demand destination still has secrets waiting to be discovered in its wildest and most untamed places — if you know ...

New research suggests Europe and North America may still be geologically connected via Iceland—challenging everything we ...

But, over time, the geological and ecological consequences can be extraordinary. Iceland’s zone of major seismic and volcanic activity is renowned for earthquakes, eruptions and lava fields ...

At the heart of the Geothermal Park, near the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant, is the ON Power Geothermal Exhibition. This permanent exhibition teaches visitors about Iceland’s geology, geothermal ...

But just how severe was this Late Antique Little Ice Age? Pretty severe, the new Geology study finds. Showing that large, round rocks — or cobbles — on the coast of Iceland came all the way from the ...

Geological evidence found in Iceland indicates that the LALIA was more severe than previously thought, playing a key role in the Eastern Roman Empire's decline. The investigation focused on ...

Credit: Geology (2025). DOI: 10.1130/G53168.1 A trio of researchers has found evidence of the impact of the Late Antique Little Ice Age on Iceland almost 1,500 years ago.

Iceland has a population of nearly 400,000 and is one of the world’s most active volcanic areas. It lies on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe. Last year ...

The training site was chosen for its similarity to the moon’s geology. Iceland’s basalts and breccias resemble those found on the lunar surface, providing a practical environment for ...