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The area, broadly known as Fagradalsfjall, has erupted three times since 2021 and is predicted to continue to blow with some frequency based on the latest measures.

ICELAND IS A VOLCANIC ISLAND.
On average, a volcano erupts in Iceland erupts every five years. Since 2021, however, the frequency has been closer to every 12 months! The area broadly known as Fagradalsfjall, some 35km from the capital Reykjavík, flared to life after a series of earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The three eruptions - some consider one single eruption with months-long pauses - mark the beginning of a new geological era on the southwestern peninsula, which has been dormant for the past 800 years...
For more info:
https://www.visiticeland.com/eruption/

#iceland #islandia #grindavik #reykjanespeninsula #lava #volcano #eruption #fire #destruction #beauty #landscape #experience #photo #picoftheday #picture #pic #photography #photographer #hot #art #artist #hobby #adventure #passion #dronefpv #flames #drone #fpv taken in Volcano In Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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2 years ago

The intensity of the eruptions in Iceland increases drastically in Reykjanesbaer ( #reykjanespeninsula)

The Fagradalsfjall area saw eruptions in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Further west, near Grindavík, seven volcanic eruptions have occurred since December 2023, with the most recent starting on November 20, 2024. These are small eruptions with little to no ash and lasting from 6 months to three weeks.

Volcanic activity in Iceland has reached a remarkable pace. While Iceland used to see an eruption roughly every five years, the frequency has surged since 2021! This heightened activity has centered around the Reykjanes Peninsula, just 35 km (22 miles) from Reykjavík. The area known as Fagradalsfjall shook to life after a series of earthquakes on March 19, 2021....

I used mine Samsung Galaxy 23 ultra to capture all mine volcano pictures and videos 📸

@keilir
@marcin.guide.iceland

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#galaxy23ultra taken in Volcano In Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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2 years ago

Hi guys
Today, I would like to share with u one of my favourite places to eat outside with a food truck.

If u planning a trip to iceland, then don't forget to stop by this place and get some delicious food during your town exploring 😍

Welcome to our food truck,
where we bring the spirit of Icelandic nature and culinary traditions to life!
We are two best friends who have combined our love for Iceland and cooking to create a unique spot on the island’s food scene.
The truck resembles a traditional Icelandic turf house, complete with a moss-covered roof, at the heart of Hafnafjörður.
Our menu is inspired by the rich flavors of Icelandic cuisine. We serve:
• Kjötsúpa/ Meat Soup – hearty and warming, perfect for cold days,
• Fiskisúpa/ Fish Soup – packed with the flavors of the ocean’s bounty,
• Lambahamborgari/ Lamb Burgers – made from the finest, locally sourced ingredients,
Our food truck offers more than just food...
We offer a true Icelandic experience, filled with the tastes, smells, and culture of this remarkable country.
We want every bite to remind you of Iceland’s rugged landscapes, pristine waters,
and the pastoral heritage that has shaped life on this island for centuries.
Join us on a culinary journey through Iceland
– taste authentic Icelandic flavors in a unique atmosphere!
Contact us through Instagram !
@turfhouseiceland

#food #foodtruck #iceland #tastyfood
#tasty #adventure #iceland #reykjavik #hallgrímskirkja #matur #gordonramsay #hellskitchen #trol #troll #glacier #travel #reykjavík
#photographer #photooftheday
#foodreviewer #foodrecommendations by @marcin.guide.iceland

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a year ago

**Iceland’s Highlands (Fjallabak Nature Reserve / southern Highlands area, around the Laugavegur Trail region near Landmannalaugar or similar spots like views toward Álftavatn, Emstrur, or Langisjór).**

The scene shows classic Icelandic highland terrain: bright green moss and grass carpeting volcanic hills and valleys, dark/reddish-brown volcanic soil and lava, a winding glacial river, a distant lake, rugged mountains (some with snow patches), and dramatic cloudy skies. A lone hiker in a bright orange jacket provides scale on the foreground slope.

This landscape is typical of the remote, protected Fjallabak Nature Reserve in southern Iceland’s interior highlands. It’s the setting for the famous multi-day Laugavegur Trail (from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk), known for exactly these contrasts—lush mossy green valleys, black/red volcanic ground, braided rivers, lakes, and colorful rhyolite or hyaloclastite mountains. Similar views appear around Landmannalaugar, the green ridges and valleys along the trail, or overlooks near Langisjór lake further into the highlands.

Access is seasonal (mainly summer, via F-roads requiring a 4x4), as the highlands are largely closed or impassable in winter due to snow and weather. The vivid greens come from moss thriving on older lava after rain or in moist areas, a hallmark of these volcanic plateaus.

Pic. by @____nihao

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#4x4 taken in Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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10 days ago

Icelandic ice caves 💪🏻🇮🇸💙
are natural formations inside glaciers, created when summer meltwater carves tunnels and chambers through the ice that then freeze and stabilize in winter.
These caves change every year due to glacier movement and melting, so no two seasons offer identical experiences.

The most famous natural examples, such as the Crystal Ice Cave, form within Vatnajökull—the largest glacier in Europe—near Jökulsárlón and feature striking deep-blue ice caused by highly compressed ancient ice that absorbs other colors of light.

Katla Ice Cave, located in the Mýrdalsjökull glacier above the active Katla volcano near Vík, stands out with dramatic black volcanic ash layers streaking through the ice and is one of the few natural ice caves accessible year-round.

In contrast, ice tunnels like the “Into the Glacier” experience on Langjökull are entirely man-made, engineered as a roughly 500-meter-long system of chambers and corridors that visitors can explore safely in any season.

Natural ice caves are generally only safe to enter from about November to March, when colder temperatures keep the structures stable, while the man-made Langjökull tunnel and some ash-layered caves remain open longer.

All visits to natural ice caves require certified guides who scout conditions daily, provide safety gear such as helmets and crampons, and ensure groups avoid risks like falling ice or crevasses.
Inside these caves the temperature hovers near freezing, the light filters into ethereal blues, and the silence creates an otherworldly atmosphere that feels like standing within a frozen cathedral.

Some lava-tube caves, such as Lofthellir in the north, also contain year-round ice sculptures formed by cold air and moisture, offering a different but complementary experience to pure glacier caves.
Whether natural or engineered, Iceland’s ice caves and tunnels rank among the country’s most unforgettable natural wonders, blending geology, ice, and fleeting beauty into a single unforgettable adventure.

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#adventure taken in Mýrdalsjökull Glacier by @marcin.guide.iceland

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10 days ago

Is that starting again? 🙀🔥🌋
No sound needed 💪🏻🇮🇸🌋

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#volcano
#eruption
#iceland
#travel taken in Volcano In Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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12 days ago

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland is extremely dangerous due to unpredictable, massive sneaker waves that can suddenly surge far up the shore and sweep people into the freezing, violent Atlantic Ocean.

Main Dangers

Sneaker Waves: Large, unexpected waves appear without warning in a wave train, knocking people off their feet and dragging them into deep water.

Strong Currents: The freezing water features fierce undertows and currents that are nearly impossible to swim against.

No Lifeguards: There are no manned rescue services or lifeguards on the beach, making professional rescue extremely difficult or impossible.

Falling Rocks: Loose rocks and unstable material can fall from the high cliffs and basalt columns.

Slippery Basalt Rocks: Climbing on the famous rock formations puts visitors directly in the path of crashing swells.

Safety Rules

Stay far back: Keep at least 30 meters (100 feet) away from the water's edge at all times.Never turn your back: Keep your eyes on the ocean and do not focus solely on photography.Check the warning lights: Follow the traffic-light safety system at the entrance (Red means stay off the beach; Green means safer conditions).Check local alerts: Visit SafeTravel before going to review current weather and wave forecasts.

Video stolen from @mbl they stole from some one else I guess.

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#blacksandbeach taken in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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17 days ago

Exploring the ice caves in Iceland is one of the most otherworldly experiences the country has to offer, letting you walk beneath massive sheets of ancient glacial ice. Because natural ice caves constantly melt, shift, and reform, visiting them requires an expert guide and safety gear to ensure a safe journey.

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#travel taken in Katla Ice Cave by @marcin.guide.iceland

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a month ago

Mýrdalsjökull is Iceland’s fourth-largest ice cap, covering roughly 600 square kilometers (232 square miles) on the country's dramatic South Coast. It is famously known for sitting directly atop Katla, one of the island's most active, powerful, and closely monitored subglacial volcanoes.

The Ice and Fire ConnectionThe Katla Caldera: The volcano’s 10-kilometer wide caldera rests beneath 200 to 700 meters of solid glacial ice.

Jökulhlaups: Geothermal heat continuously melts the underbelly of the glacier. When Katla experiences major eruptions, it triggers massive, catastrophic glacial outburst floods known as jökulhlaups.

Volcanic Ash: Because of centuries of subglacial eruptions, the ice layers are heavily striped with black volcanic ash, giving the glacier a stark, otherworldly look.🥾 Top Ways to Experience the GlacierYou cannot safely drive a standard vehicle onto the main ice cap.

Most travelers experience Mýrdalsjökull through its easily accessible outlet tongues or by booking guided excursions:Sólheimajökull(Outlet Glacier): This is the most famous rugged glacier tongue spilling from the main ice cap.

Located just off Route 1, you can drive a regular car straight to the Sólheimajökull parking lot and take an easy 10-to-15-minute walk up to the lagoon edge and viewpoint. It is the premier location for guided glacier hiking and ice climbing.

Katla Ice Caves: Unlike the purely blue winter ice caves in southeast Iceland, the natural ice caves under Mýrdalsjökull (accessible by Super Jeep from Vík) feature stunning swirls of electric blue ice mixed with heavy black volcanic ash walls. Because of their unique structure, these are among the few ice caves open to tourists year-round.

Snowmobiling Tours: Guided snowmobile tours depart from th Mýrdalsjökull Base Camp, taking you all the way up onto the flat, high-altitude ice plateau directly over the hidden volcano caldera

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#glacier taken in Mýrdalsjökull Glacier by @marcin.guide.iceland

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2 months ago

Iceland is home to roughly 60% of the world's Atlantic puffin population, welcoming an estimated 8 to 10 million of these charismatic seabirds every summer.
Locally called the lundi, the puffin has become the country’s unofficial mascot and a top attraction for wildlife lovers. When to See ThemPuffins spend most of their lives solitary at sea and only return to land to mate and raise their chicks (pufflings).
Season: They arrive between late April and May and stay until mid-to-late August. By early September, almost all have flown back out to the open ocean.Best Months: June and July offer the highest activity.

Best Time of Day: Early morning and evening. During the midday, adult puffins are usually out on the water foraging for fish.

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#guide taken in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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2 months ago

GAME OF THRONES
FILMING LOCATION

Game of Thrones was filmed across several locations in Iceland, including Thingvellir National Park, Dimmuborgir Lava Fields, Skogafoss, glaciers such as Myrdalsjokull and Svinafellsjokull. Many of these sites are located near Iceland's Ring Road, which is accessible on self-drive trips.

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#adventure taken in Skógafoss Waterfall, Iceland by @marcin.guide.iceland

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3 months ago

Múlagljúfur Canyon

is a breathtaking, moss-covered gorge located in southeastern Iceland near Vatnajökull National Park.
Often described as a "hidden gem," this striking canyon features steep, towering cliffs, a rushing glacial river, and views of the snow-capped Öræfajökull volcano.
It is highly celebrated for housing two spectacular waterfalls: Hangandifoss, which is one of the tallest waterfalls in Iceland, and Múlafoss, tucked deeper inside the canyon.

🥾 Hiking DetailsThe trail follows the rim of the gorge, offering panoramic views:Distance: Approximately 4.4 miles (7 km) out-and-back to the highest viewpoint. A shorter 2.4-mile option leads to the main lower viewpoint.Difficulty:
Moderately challenging, featuring rocky paths and a few steep climbs.Time: It takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete the round trip.Elevation Gain: Around 1,250 feet (380 meters).

📍 Location & AccessThe canyon sits just off the Ring Road, positioned between the town of Hof and the famous Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon.The Road: The turnoff from Route 1 is unmarked.
You will need to rely on GPS coordinates or digital maps to find the gravel track.Driving: The 2-kilometer access road leading to the small trailhead parking lot is rough and bumpy with large rocks. A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended during vinter, 2WD in summer and drivers should proceed slowly.

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#photographer taken in múlagljúfur by @marcin.guide.iceland

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4 months ago