Iceland builds defences for a future of increased volcanic activity
Copenhagen, Denmark Reuters Icelanders are working round-the-clock to build dykes the size of three-storey buildings to protect a vital power plant and homes from lava flows, since volcanoes near the capital Reykjavik that were dormant for nearly 800 years became active. The six volcanic systems, which experts forecast will be active for up to three […]
Hooked on volcanoes?: Tourists vie to catch Iceland’s eruptions
JOANNA PLUCINSKA and KRISZTINA THAN, of Reuters, report on the thrill of volcanic tourism…
Essay: Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbours
In an article first published on The Conversation, geologist DAVID KITCHEN looks at why hundreds of millions continue to live near volcanoes…