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FILE - Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson speaks to members of the media during his arrival at the NATO summit in Washington, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Iceland appears headed for a snap election after governing coalition collapses

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An emergency vehicle is stationed on a road leading to volcanic activity between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco)

Iceland’s latest volcanic eruption is decreasing in power, and defenses are holding

By Marco Di Marco - Associated Press

People look at the volcano erupting, north of Grindavík, Iceland, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Iceland’s Meteorological Office says a volcano is erupting in the southwestern part of the country, north of a nearby settlement. The eruption of the Sylingarfell volcano began at 6 a.m. local time on Thursday, soon after an intense burst of seismic activity. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco)

Volcano erupts in the same part of Iceland where earlier activity had required evacuations

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In this photo provided by Civil Protection taken from the Icelandic Coast Guard's helicopter, a view of lava as the volcano erupts near Grindavík, Iceland, Sunday, Jan. 14. 2024. A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement for the second time in less than a month. Iceland's Icelandic Meteorological Office says the eruption Sunday came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik. (Icelandic Civil Protection via AP)

Iceland’s president: Nation faces ‘daunting’ period after lava from volcano destroys Grindavik homes

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In this photo provided by Civil Protection taken from the Coast Guard's helicopter, a view of lava as the volcano erupts near Grindavík, Iceland, Sunday, Jan. 14. 2024.A volcano has erupted in southwestern Iceland, sending semi-molten rock spewing toward a nearby settlement for the second time in less than a month. Iceland's Icelandic Meteorological Office says the eruption Sunday came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik. (Icelandic Civil Protection via AP)

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, sending lava flowing toward nearby settlement

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This Nov. 18, 2023 image provided by Beth Harpaz shows visitors amid mini-icebergs on Diamond Beach on Iceland's South Coast. The glistening ice chunks break off from a glacier, float into the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and drift onto the volcanic black sand. (Beth Harpaz via AP)

It might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical

By Beth J. Harpaz - Associated Press

This image made from video provided by the Icelandic Coast Guard shows its helicopter flying near magma running on a hill near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula sometime around late Monday, Dec. 18, or early Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the country’s civil defense to be on high alert. (Icelandic coast guard via AP)

WATCH: Volcano erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula

By Sylvia Hui - Associated Press

People watch as the night sky is illuminated caused by the eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland seen from the capital city of Reykjavik, Monday Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Brynjar Gunnarsson)

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, spewing magma in spectacular show of Earth’s power

By Marco Di Marco and David Keyton - Associated Press

Tourists relax in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland on Feb. 21, 2006. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise that a volcano may erupt

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A fin whale is seen stranded, possibly stuck on its belly, in a shallow fjord on the western coast at Vejle, Denmark, on June 16, 2010. Commercial hunting of fin whales can resume in Iceland with stricter requirements on hunting methods and increased official supervision, the Icelandic government said Thursday Aug. 31, 2023. The decision was greeted with dismay by animal rights groups, which called the move “shameful.” (Benny F. Nielsen, Polfoto via AP, File)

Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban

By Sylvia Hui - Associated Press

A person uses a smartphone in Chicago, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo, File) **FILE**

Internet freedom is up slightly in the U.S. but global decline continues

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

Spassky-Fischer, Game 21. Final position after 42. Bd7.

Hail the conquering American! Marking 50 years since Fischer’s epic win over Spassky

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Russia in line to take control of Arctic Council

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

The Lava flows from an eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Iceland's latest volcano eruption is still attracting crowds of people hoping to get close to the gentle lava flows. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco)

Hikers scramble as new fissure opens up at Icelandic volcano

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A woman takes a photo as lava flows from an eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Iceland's latest volcano eruption is quickly attracting crowds of people hoping to get close to the gentle lava flows. The eruption in Geldingadalur, near Iceland's capital Reykjavik, is not seen as a threat to nearby towns and the slow flows mean people can get close to action without too much harm. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco)

Iceland introduces restrictions after UK variant is detected

By EGILL BJARNASON - Associated Press

People watch and take photos as lava flows from an eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Iceland's latest volcano eruption is quickly attracting crowds of people hoping to get close to the gentle lava flows. The eruption in Geldingadalur, near Iceland's capital Reykjavik, is not seen as a threat to nearby towns and the slow flows mean people can get close to action without too much harm. (AP Photo/Marco Di Marco)

Crowds flock to Iceland volcano for a closer glimpse of lava

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This photo provided by the Icelandic Met Office shows an eruption, center right, on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Friday, March 19, 2021. The long dormant volcano flared to life Friday night, spilling lava down two sides in that area's first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years. (Icelandic Met Office via AP)

Eruption of Iceland volcano easing, not affecting flights

By EGILL BJARNASON - Associated Press

Revival Pizza in Sterlington, La., on Feb. 4, 2021, is set to open later this year. It features pop culture, a unique menu and a mission to love the community and fund mission work. (Bonnie Bolden/The News-Star via AP)

Father, son bring eatery to Louisiana, churches to Iceland

By BONNIE BOLDEN and Monroe News-Star - Associated Press

England's Phil Foden, center, and Iceland's Birkir Bjarnason challenge for the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and Iceland at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)

Foden wins over Southgate again with first England goals

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Iceland, no injuries reported

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