Iceland: Volcano On Reykjanes Peninsula Erupts For 7th Time Since Last December 4

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Wednesday night, November 20, marking its seventh eruption since last December. The eruption occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending molten lava flowing toward the Blue Lagoon spa, a major tourist attraction.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Italy: Mount Etna Blows Vortex Rings Into Sky 2

This video shows Sicily's Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, blowing smoke rings into the sky on Thursday, April 4. The rare phenomenon, called vortex rings, has been seen since Wednesday, April 3, after a new crater opened on Etna's summit.

Tohoku region eyes smartphone app to boost tourism

Tohoku region eyes smartphone app to boost tourism

SENDAI, Japan - The first meeting by entities concerned toward developing "Guide Tohoku," a smartphone application that will provide tourist information on the Tohoku region and archives on the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, is held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2014. Six northeastern Japan prefectures and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Tohoku Regional Bureau announced the plan the same day.

Tohoku region eyes smartphone app to boost tourism

Tohoku region eyes smartphone app to boost tourism

SENDAI, Japan - The first meeting by entities concerned toward developing "Guide Tohoku," a smartphone application that will provide tourist information on the Tohoku region and archives on the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, is held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2014. Six northeastern Japan prefectures and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Tohoku Regional Bureau announced the plan the same day. (Kyodo)