Before 871 Iceland, which is about the size of Kentucky, was essentially empty. The only land mammals were arctic foxes. Between eruptions it was pretty quiet, except for the wind, the sea ...

Learn what the rocks in Iceland tell researchers about climate conditions at the time of the Roman Empire's collapse.

Traveling in Iceland is wild, wonderful… and sometimes a little weird for newcomers. We had an amazing time but there are a few quirks you’ll definitely want to know before you visit the Land of Fire ...

Iceland is famous for its spectacular landscapes and geothermal wonders, making it an ideal eco-friendly travel destination ...

A volcano has erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland after weeks of intense earthquake activity. Footage from above showed lava bursting from the volcano just an hour after an ...

Still, it's a pretty breathtaking sight ... travelers recommend taking a tour with local companies like BusTravel Iceland or Reykjavik Excursions – some of which are the best Iceland tours.

I am in Iceland’s most famous lava tunnel — Raufarhólshellir, almost a mile underground — not far from the capital Reykjavik. It’s the result of a volcanic eruption that took place 5,200 ...