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North of the Vatnajökull ice cap, Holuhraun stands as a record-setting example of Icelandic volcanism, shaped by fissure eruptions that briefly captured the world’s attention in 2014–2015.
Exploring the volcanic past of Grímsnes reveals a landscape shaped by crater rows, lava flows, and a mosaic of vents with Icelandic names that trace the west's geologic history.
From medieval trading hub to modern municipality, Hafnarfjörður stands on ancient lava fields and old legends, just south of Reykjavík.
Fissure vents play a key role in shaping Iceland, creating expansive basaltic plateaus through eruptions along the island’s tectonic rift zones.
On Reykjavík’s southeastern edge, the rootless cones of Rauðhólar tell a story of ancient lava, vanished lakes and geology that connects Iceland to another planet.
A small shield volcano shaped the land in and around Iceland’s capital 5000 years ago, leaving layers of lava fields, rootless cones, and remarkable caves that remain part of daily life.
