Discover fascinating facts about Iceland’s volcanoes, one of its hallmark geographic features. Learn about Iceland’s volcanic activity and the most famous eruptions in history. Find out about volcano tourism and how you can visit these natural wonders in this complete guide to volcanoes in Iceland.
The Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland, is a natural wonderland where the freezing forces of glaciers and arctic weather are constantly battling with the Earth’s fierce heat. The result is a world of dramatic contrasts across a stark landscape, with a beauty like nowhere else.
Iceland’s volcanoes define the nature of the land, creating endless fields of moss-coated lava, sweeping plains of black sand, jagged peaks, hot springs, geysers, and vast craters.
