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Town in Iceland Evacuated Amid Fears of Volcanic Eruption

Officials said that “the likelihood of a volcanic eruption” in the near future was “considerable” in Grindavik, home to about 4,000 people.

By Eduardo Medina

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Blue Lagoon in Iceland Temporarily Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes

The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.

By Claire Moses

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Washington Island, a Speck of Old Iceland in Wisconsin

You can still find traces of Nordic history in the trails and trees of tiny Washington Island, Wis. And take a dip while you’re there — if you dare.

By Carson Vaughan

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Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them.

Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on safety, respect and how to meet locals.

By Paige McClanahan