The pristine nature of Iceland: where new lands are born

In the photo: the coast of Iceland

In the photo: a traditional Icelandic turf house against the backdrop of Eyyafyatlayokudl volcano

In the photo: Big Geyser

Geysers are used by the local population not only for heating and as tourist facilities. It is also a valuable wellness resource. For example, a place called the Blue Lagoon is widely known. Here, the boiling water of the geyser is mixed with salty sea water, as a result of which the resulting water has healing properties. Entire pools form in the Blue Lagoon, where people bathe who want to improve their health or just warm themselves.

Pictured: Blue Lagoon

Iceland is located in the northern latitudes, therefore, a large area of the island is occupied by glaciers. The combination of glaciers and volcanoes is very unusual here. Such a neighborhood leads to the formation of an interesting and at the same time dangerous phenomenon - an icy eruption. As a result of the eruption of ice volcanoes, the ice cover begins to melt and powerful flows of rocks, water and ice rush along the slopes of the mountains to the ocean. Iceland is the power of pristine nature in all its manifestation.

In the photo: Skogafoss waterfall

The population of Iceland is small, just over 330 thousand people. But the harsh nature of these places attracts thousands of tourists. Every year, travelers and photographers, fishermen and extreme lovers from all over the world come here. They come to see how our planet is born.