Nature in Iceland - Scenes in the West of Iceland

 

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ThThe Southwest - Gullfoss falls (video), the area around Thingivellir (the ancient meeting place of the Icelandic parliament), and Geysir, home of the "original" geyser from which all the others are named. And, Mt Hecla, a recently active volcano.

 


he Westfjords of the northwest coast of Iceland are remote and sparsely inhabited. There are many birds, including the aggressive Artic tern which will trim your hair if you come too close! Icebergs, tree trunks and occasional other items wash in from the Arctic Ocean.

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Iceland McConeghy Selfoss Nature in the Kingdom of Ends University of Sudurland June 2005