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Coastal Flooding Causes Major Damage in Seltjarnarnes

2 Mar 2025

Seltjarnarnes, Capital Region, Iceland

Seawater breached sea walls in Seltjarnarnes this morning causing major damage to homes and infrastructure, with emergency services working to pump out water and warnings of further flooding tonight.

Iceland Review / Michael Chapman

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