Liam Dutton
Iceland volcano lava flow seen from space
As well as monitoring activity from sensors on the ground, Nasa satellites have been keeping an eye on Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano from space – providing some spectacular images.
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3m
Iceland’s ‘Women’s Day Off’: Tens of thousands of women strike in name of gender equality
Tens of thousands of women in Iceland refused to go to work today, including the country’s female prime minister, in the name of gender equality. Known as the “Women’s Day Off”, the 24-hour strike saw shops shuttered, and hospitals operating on skeleton staff, as women protested against wage discrimination and gender-based violence in the country.…
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Liam Dutton
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Stunning video captures erupting Icelandic volcano
Iceland’s meteorological office raises its aviation alert level to maximum after an eruption in the Bardarbunga volcano system.
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Earthquakes rock Iceland volcano
Iceland’s Met Office reveal two earthquakes have shaken the Bardarbunga volcano, hours after authorities raise their warning for the aviation industry to red, signalling possible major disruptions.
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Tom Clarke
Bároarbunga: why air travellers needn’t fear another 2010
Iceland’s Bárðarbunga volcano looks like it’s about to blow. But don’t worry, say volcanologists, the eruption probably won’t ruin anybody’s travel plans – it’s the wrong kind of ash.
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Iceland hit by unusually bad autumn storm
An autumn storm has affected Iceland in the past few days, with heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow. Flights were cancelled, mountain roads became impassable and homes were damaged.
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Iceland’s former PM on trial for role in financial crisis
The former prime minister of Iceland appears in court as the first world leader charged over the 2008 financial crisis – but the country remains undecided on whether he should be held accountable.
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The end of volcanic ash cloud travel chaos?
Remember the Icelandic ash cloud, which grounded thousands of flights last year? Scientists say they have found a way round it – Channel 4 News checks it out at 12,000 feet.
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FactCheck: ‘Icelandic roulette’ as airlines test volcanic ash restrictions
The claim “The absence of any volcanic ash in the atmosphere supports Ryanair’s stated view that there is no safety threat to aircraft in this mythical ‘red zone’.”
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Live blog: ash cloud spreads across Britain
Flights face cancelations as the latest Icelandic ash cloud threatens to spread across the UK. Follow the live blog for updates, video and comment as the disruption unfolds.
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Ash cloud lifts but expected to return
Flights across the UK have resumed after the volcanic ash cloud moves out of British airspace – but forecasters predict it could return on Friday.
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Ash Cloud: ‘the worst is over’ says Icelandic Met Office
After a day of cancellations the Icelandic Met Office say that the ash plume from the Grimsvotn volcano has reduced 75 percent in size and will not seriously affect mainland European airspace.
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Volcanic ash cloud from Iceland hits Britain
As airlines across Britain cancel flights as the ash cloud hits, the British Air Transport Association tells Channel 4 News a crisis of last year’s magnitude would “devastate the industry”.
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Iceland’s ash cloud: how bad is it?
The area around Grimsvotn is shrouded in a gloomy pall of volcanic ash, Science Correspondent Tom Clarke reports from Iceland. But how does it compare to last year’s ash cloud?
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Europe on alert for Iceland volcanic ash cloud
Europe is watching for any impact on its air routes after a huge volcanic eruption in Iceland. But an expert tells Channel 4 News there is unlikely to be a repeat of last year’s air travel chaos.
