Mind-Blowing Iceland Facts to Make You Fall in Love with the Country
Icelandic Volcanoes
Iceland is a Nordic island nation located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, sitting on the tectonic plates separating Eurasia and North America. As the plates shift and move, gaps are filled with magma, leading to 130 volcanoes erupting across the country, 30 of which are still active.
However, the geological activity that brings danger also brings beauty. An example of this is the basalt rock shaped like an elephant’s head that formed after several eruptions in the Westman Islands. The Elephant Rock has since become a natural landmark and a tourist spot. Another example includes the formation of widespread geysers, hot springs, and lava fields.
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