Summer In Iceland

Iceland, the first thing that comes to mind that it has snow and ice--lots and lots of it. However, there's more to this small island near the North Atlantic than meets the eye.There's just something mystical about Iceland that takes hold of your attention and make you stand in awe for its alluring formation. This "small but terrible" island has more amazing and unique things to offer to the world that will blow your mind but before that let's get back to where it all started...

Birth of an Island

Iceland emerged as a result of the divergent, spreading, boundary between the Eurasian plate and North American plates and the activity of the island's own hot spot or mantle plume...

This little European nation is situated on the Mid-Atlantic ridge, a seam in between the North American Plate and Eurasian Plate.

  

Ironically, despite being named "Ice"land, this country is actually abundant in geothermal energy! The name belies its many other landforms created through heat, because geologically, Iceland is one of the hottest places on earth. The country possesses some of the world’s most diverse landforms, from volcanoes and geysers to majestic waterfalls, glaciers and vertical sea cliffs. 

Iceland offers its beauty and complexity to the world, showing their natural landforms and phenomena...

Hafnargerg Sea Cliff

Vatnajokull Glacier

The Great Geysir

Maelifell Volcano, Myrdalsjökull Glacier Park

Blue Lagoon, Grindavík

Gullfoss Waterfall

Aurora Borealis

Landscapes of Landmannalaugar

Perfect for most outdoor adventures, all year round. The landscape serves as an epic backdrop to whatever activity you have in mind.Snorkel in the crystal clear water in the Silfra fissure and depending on the season, glacier walking, ice climbing, caving and snowmobiling are also included in this tour. These activities can be toned down if desired. Be charmed by Icelandic horses during your horse riding tour of the countryside. Finally, soak your weary bones at the Blue Lagoon and more.

Weird but fun Facts about Iceland:

• In Iceland, there is a volcanic eruption every 4 years on average. And this sight would amaze you! There is an actual battle between ICE and FIRE!
• At about 39,000 square miles, Iceland is small – close to the size of Ohio. Much smaller than Philippines? 
• And if you like travelling through the woods, bear in mind that Iceland have no forests. At all. But fear not, for Iceland is filled with wonderful mountain peaks and water forms. 
• Mosquitoes do not exist in Iceland. 
• Iceland was one of the last places on earth to be settled by humans. It's good for nature, then.
• And so, there aren’t any McDonald’s Restaurants anywhere in Iceland. It's time to taste new foods!
• Iceland has many active and inactive volcanoes (about 130 all together!) due to it being situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Roughly 85 percent of Iceland’s energy is from renewable resources, and well over half of that is geothermal alone.
• Majority of Icelanders believe in elves. 

References:

1. http://midatlantic.icelandair.com/destination/iceland-facts/
2. https://www.facebook.com/pg/guidetoiceland.is/photos/tab=album&album_id=317015571731523
3. https://www.livescience.com/8129-iceland-form.html
4. http://midatlantic.icelandair.com/destination/iceland-facts/
5. http://www.icelandontheweb.com/articles-on-iceland/nature/geology/tectonic-plates
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7. http://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/things-to-do

--PS. This is  for Educational purposes only. .--