It is the largest of Reykjanes peninsula and the third largest of southern Iceland. It is about 97 m deep and one of the deepest lakes in Iceland. Its catchment area is small and it has a very limited discharge on the surface. The lake has diminished since year 2000 because of two major earthquakes, which probably opened up fissures at its bottom.

Reykjanes Peninsula. Jutting out into the ocean just south of Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula is known for its otherworldly volcanic and geothermal 

Iceland Meteorological office - Earthquakes, Reykjanes peninsula, North Atlantic.

4. Reykjanestá is the uttermost south-western tip of the peninsula with a stunning landscape where the North-Atlantic Ocean Ridge comes ashore, manifested in 

The Reykjanes Peninsula in the south-west corner of Iceland offers a great base for a short break amongst the lava fields and other natural 

Reykjanes peninsula. Being the first region that travellers set their sights on upon arriving in the country, it's no wonder so many comment on the country's stark, lunar landscape. The route between Keflavík International Airport and Reykjavík traverses some rugged lava fields and little else.

Reykjanes Peninsula is located along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates are constantly drifting apart about 2 cm ( 

This has discouraged tourism to this eastern region of Reykjanes Peninsula, which feels wonderfully remote. Twelve kilometers (7 miles) east of Grindavík, a small brown sign on the right points to Selatangar, a fishing settlement abandoned since 1880. The gravel road proceeds 1.7km (1 mile) to a small parking area near the shore.

The Reykjanes Peninsular is experienced by most tourists as the road from the Keflavik International Airport. The tarmac and lava fields are 

The Reykjanes peninsula is a 2,000 km² (772 mi²) area characterized by various formations of palagonite tuff, pillow lava, and basaltic lava flows shaped by volcanic activity during interglacial periods, mostly in the last 11,500 years. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level on this peninsula and it is lined with four volcanic systems

2022. 6. 4. · Car. Undoubtedly, the best way to get around the Reykjanes Peninsula is by car. Whether you rent a car or campervan, it will allow you to see more places in a shorter time.. A