Natural Disasters in Iceland
Lessons for other countries
Tourism and Safety
100

Iceland has over 200 of these, making eruptions common.

What are volcanoes?

100

Iceland’s three disaster phases include the event, future planning, and this final step.

What is rebuilding?

100

Iceland makes sure this important place for travelers stays open, even during eruptions.

What is Keflavik International Airport?

200

This disaster hit Grindavík in November 2023, damaging roads and buildings.

What is an earthquake?

200

This Canadian province has more wildfires each summer, affecting tourism

What is British Columbia?

200

The most important step Iceland takes to protect people from disasters.

What is evacuation?

300

This famous hot spring closed in 2024 because of a volcanic eruption.

What is the Blue Lagoon

300

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300

Tourists may not know what to do in an emergency, so Iceland provides this.

What is safety information

400

Iceland has produced about this fraction of the world’s lava since 1500.

What is one-third?

400

This earthquake-prone country could use Iceland’s safety strategies for tourists.

What is New Zealand?

400

Iceland’s emergency plan was first officially released in this year.

What is 2018?

500

In February 2024, lava from this eruption shot 80 meters into the sky, cutting off hot water for 20,000 people.

What is the Reykjanes Peninsula eruption?

500

Iceland’s plan is useful because it focuses on these two common disasters.

What are volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?

500

During disasters, Iceland works with these businesses to help keep tourists safe.

What are hotels and tour guides?

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