Volcano House

A map depicting the volcanic belt, where the two tetonic plates separate at a rate of 3 mm a year. The moving plates creates for the increased volcanic pressure and activity. About every 5 years a volcano erupts in Iceland. I think this year might be the year for the next. The last eruption was in 2011.

Reykjavik, Iceland - Day 9

May 25th 2016
While in Reykjavik, we explored this hip artistic Capitol. I created a list of the places we went: Hallgrimskirkja (Church) Lebowski Bar Kafinn (Coffee house) Kex (Hostel) Sandholt (Bakery) Volcano House Art Museum Bravo (Happy hour) Reyjkavik Chips (French fry place) I must say at the church, I was most impressed with the extensive organ system. Awed by it, actually. At Lebowski ... read more

Europe » Iceland » Southwest

Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more

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