Iceland sits on the mid-Atlantic Ridge, a hotspot of geological activity where tectonic plates diverge, making the island nation particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

A 5.2-magnitude “earthquake swarm” and lava ... among the geothermal springs near the volcano. “Iceland is no stranger to volcanic activity and experiences an average volcanic event every ...

Tourists and residents have been evacuated as a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland, threatening a town and popular ...

A town and popular tourist attraction has been evacuated in Iceland after a volcano erupted near the nation’s capital, sending orange flames and smoke in the air.

Iceland authorities have ordered evacuations after earthquakes signaled volcanic activity, with Grindavík residents urged to leave as new fissures opened.

A warning has been issued to tourists in Iceland as magma accumulates underground near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik. Authorities have issue an alert that a volcanic eruption has started.

Foreign Office advice stops well short of advising against travel to Iceland, meaning holiday companies can continue to ...

A volcanic fissure has opened up near the town of Grindavík on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following a significant uptick in earthquake activity. Images show lava breaching the town's defensive ...