Tag: Geology
Iceland’s Awe-Inspiring Volcanoes
One of Iceland's nicknames is the land of Fire and Ice. It has earned this moniker due to the dramatic contrast of its landscapes. You will find icy glaciers sitting atop fiery volcanoes, black basalt columns next to mossy, green rocks, and much more. Fire is ever present in Iceland's volcanoes. While the small Nordic nation has a whopping...
“Sleeping” Katla Volcano Can Wake Up Faster Than Thought
Something quite common worldwide is that every single nation has their own motto. When people think about Iceland, they immediately think about ice. Well, I just cannot blame them, our own name includes that word. But Iceland is not just about Ice, it is also about fire, and here is where volcanos take the lead role. Let's get to...