11. April 2016
The Annual Geopark Week 2016
The schedule for the Annual Geopark Week 2016 has arrived! Check it out!
News
20. October 2015
News this morning on UNESCO website of French President withnessing the effects of Global Warming in Katla Geopark
French President François Hollande, together with Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, visited the Sólheimajökull glacier in Katla Global Geopark (Iceland) on 16 October to see first-hand the effects of climate change, in preparation for the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) later this year. Since 1931, when the annual measurements began, the Sólheimajökull glacier has retreated by more than a kilometre.
01. October 2015
Warning - Glacial outburst from Vatnajökull - Flood to reach populated areas by midday
Glacial outburst has begun in Vatnajökull glacier. Could cause overflowing in Skaftá river causing road F208 between Vík and Eldgjá canyon to close. Travellers are also advised to stay away from Skaftárjökull, Tungnárjökull and Síðujökull glaciers.
08. July 2015
Reasons and results of human enduced climate change
Katla Geopark would like to participate in a multination public awakening about the reasons and results of human enduced climate change.
01. July 2015
Geo Quick Response by Olga Kisseleva at Vík beach
Interactive augmented reality installation made with driftwood and volcanic sand
01. July 2015
Lonely Planet rates Reynisfjara 5th best beach in Europe 2015
Lonely Planet rates Reynisfjara 5th best beach in Europe 2015. H
01. July 2015
Cooperation between geoparks, geoeducation and geoart.
Katla Global Geopark celebrates its fourth birthday and a revalidation this year, coming up in august.
01. July 2014
Hiking maps for Katla Geopark
Katla Geopark have published three hiking maps for the area.