Gletsjere og vulkaner i Þórsmörk

Glaciers and Volcanoes

Explore the raw geological power of South Iceland, where massive ice caps meet active volcanic systems. This collection features the historic Geysir geothermal area, the namesake of all erupting hot springs, alongside the second and fourth largest glaciers in the country, Langjökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Witness the stratovolcano Hekla and the infamous Eyjafjallajökull, while visiting the Eldfell volcanic cone on Heimaey. These sites illustrate the dynamic forces of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, showcasing subglacial eruptions and vast geothermal fields.