With Iceland being a hotbed for geothermal activity, it’s no surprise that many travelers plan a trip around a luxuriously long soak in one of the country’s many volcanically heated pools. After all, ...

Spellbinding vistas punctuated by plumes of steam are commonplace while driving Iceland’s winding fjords and gravel roads. Marking the country’s geothermal activity, this form of energy also ushers in ...

The region of Iceland around the Svartsengi geothermal power plant "continues to inflate" as magma pools under the surface of the Earth's crust, with officials warning that an eruption on the ...

Some say Iceland’s more than 600 geothermal springs are the secret to its citizens’ happiness. Here’s a selection of scenic waters in and around Reykjavik where you can test that theory. By Lisa Abend ...

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location for it. Since 2021, seven eruptions have taken place along ...

Lava erupts from the Sundhnúkur volcano on June 3, 2024, on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland. The volcano has erupted five times since December 2023, forcing evacuations of Grindavik ...

For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools. By Elaine Glusac ...