Hvannadalshnukur is the largest glacier in Iceland, and sits
ontop of an active volcano. Some of
icelands volcanoes are of no concern; described as tourist volcanoes with an on
and off button. But if this were to erupt,
it would cause mass devestation with extra loads of ash, flying icebergs, and
flooding. Last big eruption was in the
1700’s…they are due for another.
The highlight of the whole trip was going to one of the
exits of the glacier…a lagoon where small chunks float out to the ocean. It is breath taking!!! Crystal clear water, sculptures of ice, and
black sand beaches. And we even saw some
seals playing in the lagoon! It is hard
to tell, but I think they were harbour seals.
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