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Exploring Krafla in Myvatn, Iceland: Viti Crater

The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti … Continue reading

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Exploring Krafla in Myvatn, Iceland: Leirhnjukur Lava Fields

The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti … Continue reading

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Exploring Krafla in Myvatn, Iceland: Krafla Power Plant

The Krafla Caldera sits between the American and Eurasian tectonic plates on an active volcanic zone twelve feet long and one foot deep. There are three sights of interest in the area: Krafla Power Plant, Leirhnjúkur Lava Field, and Viti … Continue reading

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Exploring Namaskard Geothermal Area in Mývatn, Iceland

If you’re looking for a truly out of this world experience in Iceland, head to Namaskard Geothermal Area in Mývatn. Namaskard means mine crack, and aptly so because the area was mined for its rich source of sulphur deposits to … Continue reading

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Turquoise Water in Grjotagja Cave of Mývatn, Iceland

Enter a lava cave to discover an extraordinary ethereal hot spring, turquoise in color. Grjotagja Cave is an easy stop in the Mývatn area for a quick and unforgettable adventure. Two out of the three entrances to the rift are … Continue reading

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Dine Bovine at Vogafjós Cowshed Café in Mývatn, Iceland

Since 1890 the Vogar family has run a farm, today they have 120 sheep, 40 cows, and welcome tourists to enjoy a slice of their life. Whether you’re looking for a nights rest in the guesthouse or a meal at … Continue reading

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Hike up Hverfjall Crater in Mývatn, Iceland

Take a hike up to see the best preserved circular volcanic crater in the world, in Mývatn. You may think if you’ve seen one crater, you’ve seen them all, but I promise you that Hverfjall is different. An explosion 2,500 … Continue reading

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Dimmuborgir: Iceland’s Dark Castle in Mývatn

It is said that when Satan fell from Heaven he landed in Dimmuborgir, creating the Catacombs of Hell. Translating to dark castle, it’s not hard to see why this ominous landscape in Mývatn would bare such a tale. The remarkable … Continue reading

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The Lava Pillars of Hofdi Forest in Mývatn, Iceland

Stroll through an enchanted forest to see strange formations at the end of a peninsula shooting into Lake Mývatn. Hofdi is a place that is different than most in Iceland, it has trees. A couple who summered in the area … Continue reading

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Found in Iceland & on Mars: Pseudo Craters of Skútustaðagígar

As you enter the town of Mývatn, the first things you’ll notice on the side of the road are bubbly craters emerging from the water. These aren’t your average craters, with a magma conduit connecting them to the earth’s surface…these … Continue reading

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