Snaefellsjokull

Snaefellsjokull Glacier is where Jules Verne began his "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

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An aerial view of Snaefellsjokull Glacier.

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These dark-colored pebbles, found on Dritvik Beach near Snaefellsjokull Glacier, are well rounded and polished.

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 Kirkjufell

Kirkjufell, which means "Church Mountain," is located on the northern side of Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

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 Karlar and the Trolls

At Karlar, these rock formations are shaped like animated human facial features, sort of like "trolls."

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 Isafjordur

Isafjordur, a fishing town located within the western fjords, is the largest town in this region.

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 Hofos

Hofos is a small community located in northern Iceland. One of Iceland's oldest houses is located here. It is a storage house built out of logs.

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 Akureyri

Akureyri is the largest town in northern Iceland.

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An aerial view of Akureyri.

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The "midnight sun" shines over Akureyri.

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 Grimsey

This sign is located on the island of Grimsey at the Arctic Circle. The sign indicates the distance, in kilometers, to major European cities including London, Paris, Rome, and Copenhagen.

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 Hraundrangi Mountain Peak

Hraundrangi Mountain Peak stands at 1,075 meters high and was first scaled in 1956. The area at the top is less than two square feet.

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A snow-covered Hraundrangi Mountain Peak.

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 Godafoss

Godafoss Falls is believed to be the site where a local chieftain threw statues of old gods after Christianity was accepted in Iceland around 1000 A.D.

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 Myvatn

Believe it or not, this photograph was taken at 1 a.m.

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 Eastern Highlands

This photograph shows a dirt road filled with sharp switchbacks located in the highlands of eastern Iceland.

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 Eastern Fjords

The snow-covered eastern fjords.

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 Seydhisfjordhur

Low clouds shroud the coastal town of Seydhisfjordhur. A waterfall is visible in the center of the photograph.

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 Djupivogur

The fishing town of Djupivogur.

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 Vatnajokull Glacier Eruption

Steam and ashes contrast each other as Vatnajokull Glacier erupts on September 30, 1996.

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This is how the glacial depression appeared just before eruption.

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Giant crevices were left as a result of the eruption. A small plane casts its shadow (in the upper right corner) for scale.

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 Lomagnupur

2,550 foot Lomagnupur is mirrored in a nearby lake.

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Lomagnupur as seen up close. The man seated below provides scale.

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 Skaftafell National Park

As hard as it may be to believe, Skaftafell National Park is the largest national park in Europe. Located in southeastern Iceland, it is home to numerous glaciers.

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 Basalt formations give Svartifoss, or "Black Falls," its unique appearance.

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 Dyrholaey (Portland)

Dyrholaey (translated as "Portland") is also known as "Blow Hole" due to its erosional features.

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 Skogafoss (Wood Falls)

Skogafoss, or Wood Falls, is sixty meters in height. Sun and mist produce a well-defined double rainbow.

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 Seljalandsfoss (Seljaland Falls)

Seljalandsfoss, or Seljaland Falls, makes for a scenic picnic area.

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A view from behind the falls.

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The falls, as viewed from a distance.

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 Hekla Volcano

Hekla's most recent eruption occurred on January 17, 1991.

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An aerial view of Hekla following the 1991 eruption.

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These lava formations are a result of previous eruptions. Hekla has erupted seventeen times since 1104 A.D.

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 Landmannalaugar

Light and shadows contrast to create an eerie, yet beautiful setting for hikers.

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 Gullfoss - The Golden Waterfall

Gullfoss, known as the "Golden Waterfall," is situated on the Hvita River and has two cascades, totalling thirty-two meters in height.

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 The Great Geysir (Haukadalur)

Spectators view the Great Geysir, Haukadalur, during an eruption.

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 ......and then the eruption.

During an eruption, this geysir often sprays water twenty to thirty meters into the air.

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 The Heimaey Island Eruption of 1973

The first eruption occurred on January 23, 1973 at 1:55 a.m.

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This map of the island of Heimaey indicates the location of the town of Vestmannaeyjar, the eruptive fissure, and island growth as a result of the 1973 eruptions.

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Massive block lava flows threatened the town of Vestmannaeyjar and its fishing port.

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Strong winds blew tephra from the eruption and buried several homes.

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An aerial view of the town of Vestmannaeyjar during one of many eruptions.

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 Bessastadir - The Presidential Residence

Located near Reykjavik, Bessastadir was built between 1761 and 1766 and has recently been restored.

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This stained glass window is located at a church near Bessastadir. The image depicts the arrival of Irish monks in Iceland.

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