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Nature Wonders STROKKUR GEYSIR Iceland
Along the geothermal zone of the Hvita River around eighty kilometres from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik, the great Strokkur Geyser that is located in the south western section of the island attracts much interestAt first glance the waters of the Strokkur Geyser appear benign, only steam and gurgling water indicate its slumbering, subterranean power. The first signs of an...
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Nature Wonders M ' YVATN Iceland
M\0x00vatn, or, 'Midge Lake', is located in the north of Iceland. Its really lives up to its name as in the summer months huge swarms of midges inhabit the lake and its surroundings. Fortunately, few of the midges sting. The lake has an average depth of around two and a half metres, surprisingly shallow but...
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Nature Wonders WATERFALLS OF SOUTHERN ICELAND Iceland
Iceland is an abundance of exciting natural landscapes. The south of this island set amid the North Atlantic is particularly famous for its remarkable waterfalls. The Gullfoss in the Haukadalur Valley is certainly one of the most famous and most beautiful and is one of Iceland's main tourist attractions.The wild torrents of the Hvita originate at the Langjoekull...
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