Episode 615 - GOSLOKAHÁTIÐ

Today on RÚV English Radio, the annual festival marking the end of the Vestmannaeyjar eruption.

On July 3, 1973, a volcanic eruption in the town of Vestmannaeyar was finally declared over. Every year, the Westman islanders celebrate this day, with the annual Goslokahátíð; literally, eruption-closed-festival!

Darren spoke to Helena Hekla on the islands to hear more.

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