"Iceland's Unprecedented Volcanic Activity: A Historic Challenge"

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir addressed Parliament about the challenges posed by recent volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, emphasizing that Iceland is facing its most significant natural disaster challenges since its founding. She highlighted the need for a comprehensive hazard assessment, led by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, to be completed by 2025, covering earthquakes, lava flow, and the impact of ash and gases in the atmosphere.