Iceland volcano erupts again, shooting lava into the sky

Iceland volcano erupts again, shooting lava into the sky

Iceland, which sits above a volcanic hot spot in the North Atlantic, sees regular eruptions and is experienced at dealing with them. The most disruptive in recent times was the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which spewed huge clouds of ash into the atmosphere and led to widespread airspace closures over Europe.
Here’s how to stay safe when visiting national parks this summer

Here’s how to stay safe when visiting national parks this summer

Mia Taylor | TravelPulse (TNS) At Death Valley National Park, summer temperatures can reach as high as 130 to 134 degrees. For some travelers, that would be reason enough not to visit. But for others, it’s the exact motivation for a trek to Death Valley during the summer: The novelty of experiencing temperatures you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere around the globe. “Some folks are seeking out what they consider to be a rare experience,” Nichole Andler, a park ranger with the U.S. National Park Service, said during a media briefing. But it should go without saying that when heat