Geothermal Pools
Natural hot springs and geothermal pools are found throughout Iceland. In fact, Iceland has utilized the power of their geothermal hot springs to transform their country into a leader in sustainable energy.
Climate Change
Iceland is located just below the Arctic Circles and is one of the fastest warming places on earth, nearly four times averages. Sources say that the roughly 300 glaciers covering more than 10% of the island are losing an average of 11 billion tons of ice a year.
Because the glaciers in Iceland are melting at a dramatic pace, the size of many glacier lagoons are also expanding. This is particularly apparent at Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon which has nearly doubled in size since 1970 and continues to expand. Hundreds of melted icebergs drift down the river here, onto the beach, before mixing with the salt water and into the ocean.
Grass Fed
Iceland is one of the healthiest countries in the world and much of that has to do with their food. An Icelandic diet typically consists of larger breakfasts, fresh seafood, and quality meat and dairy products. Further, Iceland makes great efforts to utilize clean, renewable and sustainable energy that also contributes to healthier, fresher and tastier foods.
Black Sand Beaches
The view from above of the stunning black sand beaches, near Vik. This sand originated from the basalt lava that covers much of the area in Iceland. From this vantage point, the sounds of the roaring Atlantic waves were replaced with sounds of the hurricane like winds, nearly toppling children and adults alike.
Hailstorm
The weather in Iceland is notoriously variable and is frequently subject to abrupt and dramatic changes that can sharply reduce visibility. At times weather can change from sunny, to rain, then hair or snow in a matter of minutes, forcing many to hurriedly scatter for shelter.
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In between the regular rain and hail, this couple found a moment to enthusiastically celebrate their wedding with a few photos on Reynisfjara Beach. While it can be frigid, the beauty of this boundless country simply cannot be denied.
