The crater lake Ljótipollur (“Ugly Puddle”) in the central Highlands of Iceland was formed in an explosion in the 15th C along the Torfajökull Volcanic System. “The name in Icelandic has the contradictory meaning of “Ugly Pool” and could be explained by geothermal activity and murky water shortly after the eruption, of which there is…
PS: The red is due to ferrous oxides and other minerals. It is not an uncommon sight in this interior volcanic wonderland.
Tributary of the river Tungnaá fed by multiple cascades at Sigöldugljúfur (gljúfur = canyon) in the southern Highlands of Iceland.
One of the most fascinating orographic experiences in Iceland relates to the direction of approach. The bare, tree-less mountains quickly change their appearance, revealing entirely new profiles as you go by or around them. A good instance of this is the mountain Einhyrningur, found in the interior along the South Fjallabak route. Einhyrningur means “Unicorn”…
