Leirhnjúkur

We hiked the Krafla caldera with high temperatures, bubbling mud pots, and steaming vents.

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May 18th 2016
Experiencing natures geothermal activity first-hand is quite amazing. Steaming vents, craters, aquamarine lakes, and mud cauldrons fill the Krafla area in Northern Iceland. The krafla volcano, or Leirhnjúkur crater is one of the most impressive attractions. The earths crust here is very thin, so thin you can feel warmth amongst your toes if you walk over certain areas. The institute of Earth Scie ... read more

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