Solheimajokul

Igneous Rocks and Ice

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September 24th 2016
Geologically speaking, Iceland is a new country, only 10 million years old. By contrast, Uluru is more than 400 million years old. Iceland has more than 30 frequently erupting volcanoes who, spectacularly, contribute to the growing land mass of the island. They famously curtail international air flights at will and create wastelands that are thoughtfully being revegetated. Iceland also has five ... read more

Europe » Iceland » North » Mývatn

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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