Iceland Monitor

Iceland Monitor (icelandmonitor.mbl.is) is a news website that provides coverage of events in Iceland, particularly focusing on natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and their impact on the local population. The site features videos and articles that offer real-time updates about ongoing situations, as well as historical context for past eruptions. The content is easily accessible and well-organized, making it a reliable source of information for those interested in natural disasters in Iceland.

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Icelandic police declared a state of emergency on Saturday as lava spewed from a new volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula, the fourth eruption to hit the area since December.
  • Lava shot 50 meters (165 feet) into the sky from a fissure that grew to 3.5 kilometers (2.1 miles) in length.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: Grindavik Evacuated as Powerful Lava Flow Reaches 165 Feet, Blue Lagoon Closed

    Volcanic Eruption in Iceland: Grindavik Evacuated as Powerful Lava Flow Reaches 165 Feet, Blue Lagoon Closed

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 A powerful volcanic eruption in Iceland on May 29, 2024, spews red lava towards Grindavik and forces the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa for the fifth time since December. The eruption damages nearly all residential homes in Grindavik and causes significant disruption to heat and hot water supplies in the region.
  • Iceland's Volcanic Eruption Forces Evacuation of Blue Lagoon and Grindavik Town, Marking a New Phase in Volcanic Activity on the Country.

    Iceland's Volcanic Eruption Forces Evacuation of Blue Lagoon and Grindavik Town, Marking a New Phase in Volcanic Activity on the Country.

    Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Iceland is currently experiencing a volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula, forcing an evacuation of several areas including the Blue Lagoon and nearby town of Grindavik. This marks a new phase in volcanic activity on Iceland.