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July is often the peak of glacier melt in Iceland 🧊As temperatures rise, more meltwater flows across the surface of the ice and into rivers below. Some glaciers move faster during this period as water reaches the base and reduces friction against the ground.The effects continue far beyond the glacier itself. Rivers swell, sediment moves downstream, and landscapes shift with the flow of water.Even in stillness, glaciers are constantly moving. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Today marks the anniversary of the Moon landing in 1969 🌕Ahead of the Apollo missions, NASA brought astronauts to Iceland's volcanic landscapes to study geology and practice identifying and collecting rock samples in unfamiliar terrain they would encounter on the Moon.Lava fields, rock formations, and wide open terrain helped crews learn how to identify and collect geological samples in unfamiliar environments.More than fifty years later, Iceland remains closely connected to how we study landscapes beyond Earth. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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At Perlan’s Northern Lights Planetarium, the sky stays clear every night ✨Inside the dome, auroras move across the ceiling in full 8K projection, recreating the colours and motion seen during strong solar activity above Iceland.The experience combines science, sound, and imagery to explore how charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s atmosphere. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Think they’re just small horses? They’re not.Icelandic horses are one of the world’s oldest and most unique horse breeds. Brought to Iceland by Viking settlers over 1,000 years ago, they’ve remained remarkably pure thanks to strict protection laws.From their famous smooth tölt gait to the surprising rule that an exported Icelandic horse can never return, these incredible animals are deeply connected to Iceland’s history, culture, and landscape.Which fact surprised you the most? Let us know below. 👇#icelandichorse #iceland #visiticeland #icelandtrave #horselover by @perlanmuseumiceland

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In July, puffin chicks begin to appear along Iceland’s coastal cliffs 🐦Hidden inside burrows, they spend their first weeks out of sight while adult puffins travel back and forth from the ocean carrying beakfuls of fish.By late summer, the chicks leave the cliffs and head out to sea on their own.For most of their lives, the open ocean will be their home. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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In July, Arctic terns fill Iceland’s coastlines 🐦They arrive here in spring to nest and raise their chicks during the brightest weeks of the year.Later in summer, they will begin one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom, travelling from the Arctic all the way to Antarctica.For now, the long daylight and coastal cliffs of Iceland are part of that journey. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Do the Northern Lights appear in Iceland during the summer?Surprisingly… yes. 🌌The aurora doesn’t disappear when winter ends. It happens year-round as charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field. The real reason you don’t see it in summer is much simpler: it’s too bright.During Iceland’s Midnight Sun season, the sky never gets dark enough for the aurora to become visible, even if it’s dancing overhead.That’s why the best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is between September and April.Until then? You can experience the magic of the aurora any day of the year inside Perlan’s Northern Lights planetarium. ✨Did you know the Northern Lights happen all year round? 👇#northernlights #aurora #iceland #visiticeland #icelandtravel by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Inside Perlan’s ice cave, the temperature stays below freezing all year long 🧊The walls are shaped from real snow and ice, giving visitors a chance to walk through a glacier environment in the middle of Reykjavík.Layers, colour, texture, and deep blue light reveal how glaciers form over time, and how air, pressure, and movement shape the ice from within.A glacier environment usually found deep in nature, recreated inside Perlan. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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💜 Every summer, parts of Iceland transform into a sea of vibrant purple.These are Nootka lupines - one of Iceland’s most photographed, and most debated, plants.Native to Alaska and British Columbia, they were introduced to Iceland in 1945 to help restore land damaged by centuries of soil erosion. Their ability to enrich nutrient-poor soil made them a valuable tool for stabilizing Iceland’s fragile volcanic landscape.Today, their story is more complicated.While lupines continue to play a role in land restoration, they also spread rapidly, crowding out native vegetation and changing some of Iceland’s unique ecosystems. That’s why they remain at the heart of one of Iceland’s biggest environmental discussions.So next time you spot these stunning purple fields, remember - there’s much more to their story than meets the eye.💬 Do you think the benefits outweigh the environmental impact?#icelandnature #nootkalupine #naturefacts #summeriniceland #lupines by @perlanmuseumiceland

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July is when Iceland’s highlands become accessible again ⛰️After months of snow and difficult conditions, mountain roads begin to open and parts of the interior can once again be reached.Volcanic deserts, glacial rivers, moss covered lava fields, and wide open landscapes that remain inaccessible for much of the year.Even in summer, these environments stay exposed and fragile, shaped by weather, water, and geology. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Not all volcanic activity is visible 🌋Beneath the surface, pressure builds. Ground can rise slowly. Small earthquakes pass through without being felt.Gas moves upward, sometimes escaping through geothermal areas, sometimes staying trapped below.Nothing dramatic. Just a landscape that is never completely still. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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Much of Iceland’s water begins as snow 🌊It settles, compresses into ice, and becomes part of a glacier. Over time, that ice melts and flows into rivers, moving across the land toward the sea.From there, it continues. Evaporating, forming clouds, returning again as snow.The same water, changing form, moving through the same cycle. by @perlanmuseumiceland

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