Ystihver and Hveravellir (Husavik) geothermal field
The northernmost geyser in Iceland and the whole world is Ystihver – the only remaining geyser in Hveravellir geothermal field.
Leppaluði borehole
Often tourists mix up two hot springs or geysers – the artificial and more active Leppaluði borehole and dormant Grýla – once impressive…
Grýla – geyser near Hveragerði
Now Grýla is dormant or even extinct geyser – but some decades ago it was one of the most impressive Icelandic geysers, up to 10 m high.
Krysuvik – Seltun geothermal area (Krýsuvík – Seltún)
Spectacular geothermal fields right on the Mid-Atlantic ridge. Hot springs, solfataras, fumaroles, and colored soil.
Gunnuhver geothermal area
A geothermal field with mud pools and fumaroles, former geysers. A legend about a ghost that was dragged in the fumarole.
Óþerrishola (Otherrishola)
Small geyser in Haukadalur geothermal field. Erupts only at low atmospheric pressure – before the rain.
Strokkur
Strokkur is a very intense geyser, erupting 25 – 35 m high every 4 – 8 minutes.
Geysir
Geysir has given the name to the geological phenomenon of geysers. Geysir has been up to 100 m high in the past.
Haukadalur geothermal area
Two spectacular geysers – Geysir and Strokkur – are located close together. Geysir has given the name to the geological phenomenon of geysers. Geysir has been up to 100 m high in the past. Strokkur is very intense, erupting 25 – 35 m high every 4 – 8 minutes. In the area are some more geysers and hot springs.
Wonders of Iceland
Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Iceland Territory Wonders of Iceland Highlights Iceland is very rich with peculiar natural landmarks and the island contains also interesting cultural landmarks. The most amazing wonders of Iceland are: Waterfalls – Iceland is very rich with magnificent, large waterfalls. Some other European countries have taller waterfalls, but a multitude of Icelandic […]
