Mathias Nordvig

Nordic and arctic studies educator, University of Colorado at Boulder

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A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Monday. The country is home to nearly three dozen active volcano sites and a rich mythological history.

Iceland’s norse mythology is grounded in volcanic history

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Monday. The country is home to nearly three dozen active volcano sites and a rich mythological history.

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