29 volcanoes in West Iceland — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
The mystical glacier volcano at the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' starts here. On clear days, visible from Reykjavík across the bay. Supposed to be one of Earth's energy centers.
Skjaldbreiður is an Icelandic lava shield formed in a huge and quite protracted eruption series from about roughly 9,500 years ago. The extensive lava fields which were produced by this eruption, flowed southwards, and formed the basin of Þingvallavatn, Iceland's largest lake, and Þingvellir, the "Parliament Plains" where the Icelandic national assembly, the Alþing was founded in 930.
Part of Iceland's volcanic backbone. The country has over 30 active volcanic systems. This one's contribution to the landscape is all around you.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Rétt ofan við Væskilshól er Vatnsborg, hraunkennd bunga hol að innan. Vatnsborg er formfagur gígur og í botni hans er gróskumikið burknastóð. Hraunskelin í botnigígsins féll niður um einn metra sumarið 1983. Áður var vatn í botni Vatnsborgar eins og nafnið bendir til.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
One of Iceland's many volcanic systems. Some are famous, some are quiet. They all contribute to the geothermal energy and dramatic landscapes.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
One of Iceland's many volcanic systems. Some are famous, some are quiet. They all contribute to the geothermal energy and dramatic landscapes.
Volcanic crater in West Iceland. Perfect cone shape. Popular hiking destination. Name means 'Fire Castle'.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Volcanic feature in Iceland's active zone. The island sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and this is part of why. Reminders that this land is still being made.
Nokkru vestar en Sjónarhóll er Sauðhóll (109) við Mýrarbotn (110), norðurenda Bæjarmýrar sem er vestur af Ljótsstöðum. Svæðið vestan Auðnaáss og Húsalága en austan Sóleyjarflata heitir einu nafni Flötuásar (111) og lýsir nafnið landslaginu nokkuð vel.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Evidence of Iceland's fiery origins. Every landscape here was shaped by volcanoes, whether erupting today or millions of years ago.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Volcanic feature in Iceland's active zone. The island sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and this is part of why. Reminders that this land is still being made.
Evidence of Iceland's fiery origins. Every landscape here was shaped by volcanoes, whether erupting today or millions of years ago.
Glacier-covered volcano in the western highlands. Part of the volcanic zone but rarely discussed. Remote and pristine. For those who want volcanoes without the crowds.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Volcanic heritage site. Iceland is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth. Features like this are why.
Glacier-covered volcano in the western highlands. Part of the volcanic zone but rarely discussed. Remote and pristine. For those who want volcanoes without the crowds.
Helgrindur is a volcanic mountain range or massif in the middle of the Snæfellsnes peninsula that provides a backdrop to the port of Grundarfjörður. The volcano can be regarded as potentially active, with a risk of lava flows and much more rarely explosive tephra eruptions. The range with its prominent peaks, of Tröllkerling at 891 m (2,923 ft) in its south-east, Böðvarskúla at 988 m (3,241 ft) and Kaldnasaborgir (Kaldnasi) in its north-west at 986 m (3,235 ft) is popular with hikers or mountaineers.
Ok is a shield volcano in Iceland, to the west of Langjökull. It erupted during interglacials in the Pleistocene, and is in proximity to the Prestahnúkur and Oddnýjarhnjúkur-Langjökull volcanic systems. The volcano was once topped by the Okjökull glacier, which may now only be represented by isolated patches of ice, even if still shown on current maps. At its top is the crater lake of Blávatn, which can freeze over.
One of Iceland's many volcanic systems. Some are famous, some are quiet. They all contribute to the geothermal energy and dramatic landscapes.
One of Iceland's many volcanic systems. Some are famous, some are quiet. They all contribute to the geothermal energy and dramatic landscapes.
Volcanic system on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Less famous than its neighbor Snæfellsjökull but equally volcanic. Last erupted about 1,000 years ago. Part of the dramatic peninsula landscape.
Well-preserved crater in West Iceland. Short hike to rim with views. Easy family walk. Near Bifröst.
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