Iceland issues state of emergency and closes world-famous Blue Lagoon over fears of a volcanic eruption

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The vast majority of tourists visiting Iceland pass through the hot springs of the Blue Lagoon. The site has become a major tourist attraction for the country. The volcanic eruption threatens the continuity of this beautiful place.
The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's top touristic attractions, has been shut due to the high risk of a volcanic eruption in the area.

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B-2 stealth bombers are in Iceland on their first deployment since a fiery mishap grounded the whole fleet

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B-2 stealth bomber Keflavik Iceland
A B-2 lands in Keflavik, Iceland for a Bomber Task Force Europe operation on August 13.

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The US Navy is putting its submarines on rare public display in a message to Russia's growing undersea force

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Navy submarine USS San Juan in Iceland
USS San Juan off the coast of Iceland on April 26.

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