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Breiðamerkurjökull’s shifting tongue and the lagoons it leaves behind

The retreat of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, continues to reshape Iceland’s southern landscape, feeding lagoons, revealing ancient woodland, and providing a glimpse into glacial history.

26 August 20262 min read

Volcanoes & Nature

Esjufjöll: hidden volcanoes beneath the ice of southeast Iceland

Deep under the Vatnajökull icecap, Esjufjöll volcano shapes the landscape with unseen power. Its nature reserve status protects volcanic peaks and unique life thriving in remote isolation.

16 July 2026

Volcanoes & Nature

Jökulsárlón reveals the shifting boundary between ice, sea and land

This glacial lagoon at the edge of Vatnajökull National Park is shaped by the retreat of Breiðamerkurjökull, with blue icebergs and dynamic wildlife marking a uniquely active landscape.

3 July 2026