Gletscher und Vulkane in 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.

Glaciers and Volcanoes — Karte

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Geysir

Historic geothermal geyser known for its eruptions and geothermal activity within a notable hot springs area.

Sigurdur Jonsson / CC BY 2.0

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Eyjafjallajökul

Eyjafjallajökull, sometimes referred to by the numeronym E15, is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of…

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Hekla

Hekla, or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m.

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Mýrdalsjökull Glacier

Fourth largest Icelandic glacier, with an ice cape covering a volcano.

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Langjökull

Langjökull is the second largest ice cap in Iceland, after Vatnajökull.

Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Katla Volcano

Katla is an active volcano in southern Iceland. This particular volcano has been very active historically with at least twenty documented…

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Eldfell

Eldfell is a volcanic cone just over 200 metres high on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.