Tag Archives: Iceland
New Mineral Discovered in Hekla Volcano in Iceland
The new minerals were discovered in so-called fumaroles. A fumarole is an opening in the Earth, found near to volcanoes, from which gas and steam escapes. The photo shows a piece of lava covered with white fumarole minerals. (Photo: Tonci … Continue reading
Aerial Pictures Show USA and European Tectonic Plates in Iceland Pulling Apart
The dramatic terrain – the join between two tectonic plates – is popular with tourists who can explore the natural wonder on land and underwater Tourists look like toys in these bird’s eye view photos which show an impressive split … Continue reading
Iceland Spar: The Rock That Discovered Optics
Iceland spar The Icelandic sagas of the 10th century record the details of Viking voyages. They describe a mysterious “sunstone”, which Scandinavian seafarers used to locate the Sun in the sky and navigate on cloudy days. Iceland spar, formerly known … Continue reading
New study will help find the best locations for thermal power stations in Iceland
A new research article gives indications of the best places in Iceland to build thermal power stations. Geology News — ScienceDaily
Classic Geology in Europe 3: Iceland
Iceland seems to set the hearts of certain geologists racing and, reading this field guide, it is abundantly clear why. Set out in this concise and authoritative book is the evidence of how this strange piece of rock – astride … Continue reading
Record-breaking volcanic kettle on Iceland explored
The Bardarbunga eruption on Iceland has broken many records. The event in 2014 was the strongest in Europe since more than 240 years. The hole it left behind, the so-called caldera, is the biggest caldera formation ever observed. And the … Continue reading
Iceland with 4Winds, autumn and Winter in search of the northern lights
M.V. year X-718 of 26.09.2013 Nr Reykjavik is part of the prestigious chain of Spa City and has many beautiful geothermal pools. A dip in one of them is a true health and bath pleasure and a must for every … Continue reading
Iceland with 4Winds, autumn and winter looking for Aurora Borealis
M.V. year X-718 of the Nr 26.09.2013 Reykjavik belongs to the prestigious chain of spa town and has many beautiful geothermal pools. A dip in one of them is a true pleasure to health and the bathroom and a must … Continue reading