The gyrfalcon population in Northeast Iceland has grown by a third since last year. A survey by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History covered 5,300 square kilometers and found 35 of 88 known territories occupied. The increase suggests a healthy breeding season in the region.
A series of small earthquakes that rattled the region has finally come to an end. In total, more than 200 tremors were recorded during the swarm. Scientists say the activity has now subsided, though they continue to monitor the area for any further movement. Residents can expect a return to normal seismic conditions.
A series of earthquakes rattled the Reykjanes Ridge, with the strongest reaching magnitude 4.1. The swarm has been ongoing, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced. Scientists are monitoring the activity closely, as the region sits along a volcanic and tectonic boundary. The quakes are part of a pattern that has drawn attention in recent weeks.