Transporting Geothermal Energy By Wire
April 23, 2012 | Ars Technica
A proposal to transport electricity generated at a geothermal plant from Iceland to the UK is being considered. Several projects in Europe might also transport electricity generated from renewable sources. |
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Eyjafjallajökull: Second Anniversary
April 10, 2012 | The Telegraph
Two years ago, Eyjafjallajökull, a volcano in Iceland erupted, forcing the closure of airports and cancellation of flights throughout much of western Europe. This year Katla Caldera is showing signs of a potential eruption. |
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Geothermal Data Centers in Iceland
February 13, 2012 | UPI
A computer data center needs enormous amounts of electricity and heavy-duty air conditioning. Iceland has a great climate for obtaining free cool air and lots of geothermal electricity. |
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Potential for a Massive Eruption at Katla?
December 7, 2011 | BBC
Hundreds of small earthquakes per month are being recorded in the area around Katla – a volcano in Iceland with a long history of very powerful eruptions. |
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Earthquake Swarm at Iceland’s Katla Volcano
October 7, 2011 | Eruptions Blog
Eruptions Blog author Erik Klemetti has posted a map and information about recent earthquake swarms at Iceland’s Katla volcano. |
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The 1783-1784 Eruption of Laki Volcano, Iceland
September 21, 2011 | Wired Science
Wired Science has an interesting article about the 1783-1784 eruption of Laki Volcano.
The eruption released toxic gases that killed tens of thousands of people in Europe and about 20% of the population of Iceland. |
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Scuba Diving in the Mid-Atlantic Fissure
September 13, 2011 | CNN
CNN has a photo gallery that includes two photos from the Silfra Fissure in Iceland’s Thingvellier National Park. The Silfra fissure is the pull-apart boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates. |
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Earthquakes at Iceland’s Katla Volcano
September 8, 2011 | Eruptions Blog
The Eruptions blog describes increased seismic activity at Katla Volcano in Iceland with a location map and timeline. |
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