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Missing the big picture in Iceland

Sharing thousands of square kilometres with no one but the foxes and the birds is very possible in the Hornstrandir area in the Western fjords…
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totalicelandstaffDecember 11, 2021
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Hell in Iceland is actually pretty damn beautiful

The gate to hell. Víti crater and surroundings is a must see in Iceland. You can even take a dip in the warm water (the…
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totalicelandstaffOctober 11, 2021
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Sure you are ready for summertime in the highland of Iceland?

The scene at mountain cabins near Askja in the highland of Iceland on the 19th of July. Be prepared for anything over here. PIC Haukur…
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totalicelandstaffJuly 19, 2015
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As one volcano ends in Iceland another area starts to rumble

Steam rises from the rift known as Holuhraun which has spewed forth lava non-stop for eight months. PIC Norðurflug/RUV Those of you fascinated by volcanoes…
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totalicelandstaffMarch 2, 2015
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All over but the crying – Curtain falls on Holuhraun volcano

Steam rises from the rift known as Holuhraun which has spewed forth lava non-stop for eight months. PIC Norðurflug/RUV Well, well, well. Seems you are…
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totalicelandstaffFebruary 28, 2015
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Bardarbunga volcanic rift in Iceland likely soon accessible

Too close for comfort. This kind of access will never be wise or granted but some access is very likely. PIC Sparkle Motion Remember that…
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totalicelandstaffDecember 27, 2014
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Missing out on nature in deep winter Iceland

Just one of thousands of beautiful spots off limits in wintertime Iceland. PIC eirasi T here is a famous old Viking saying that roughly translated…
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totalicelandstaffDecember 25, 2014
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Stranded in Iceland – More than bad weather or ash clouds could extend your stay

The whole landmass known as Reykjanes on which sits Iceland´s only international airport is geologically active. PIC Greg Kruk Team Total Iceland guarantees you will…
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totalicelandstaffDecember 10, 2014
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Quick, massive and devastating. What happens if Bardarbunga in Iceland blows

The ongoing Holuhraun rift volcano is pretty mighty but utterly inconsequential compared to a volcano in nearby Bardarbunga. PIC Global Panorama Scientists in Iceland are…
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totalicelandstaffSeptember 27, 2014
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Iceland volcano in plainspeak

Flowing lava is spreading fast North of Vatnajokull glacier. Lava has already flowed into Jokulsa river in which the magnificent Dettifoss waterfall is found. PIC…
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totalicelandstaffSeptember 9, 2014
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Land of decoration – Iceland volcano from above

Some things simply speak for themselves. Like this great video taken a couple of days ago over the volcanic rift in Holuhraun North of Vatnajokull…
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totalicelandstaffSeptember 7, 2014
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Up close and personal with the volcanic eruption in Iceland

Impressive to say the least. But off limits and for a good reason too. PIC skjáskot RUV Dilemma of the day for the curious. How…
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totalicelandstaffSeptember 6, 2014
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In Iceland, the opposite of Rushmore

Impressive stuff. Eruption in Holuhraun could go on for years. PIC Ruv Just when things could not get worse, they get worse. Someone, somewhere decided…
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totalicelandstaffSeptember 4, 2014
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Only in Iceland: volcanic eruption AND a hurricane

Smoke from the fissure at Holuhraun lavafield just North of Vatnajokull glacier. The eruption is small and if continues will be a fine „tourist“ eruption.…
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totalicelandstaffAugust 31, 2014
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Perhaps the silence before the storm in Iceland

The beautiful Askja lake hides the destruction here when a huge eruption happened here in 1875. PIC Lev Glick Living in a country positively bursting…
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totalicelandstaffAugust 24, 2014
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In Iceland, a remote barren wilderness suddenly turns magical

Glacier with a view. Picture taken from Dyngjujokull glacier over the area in question. PIC StevenInLeighton Driving the horrible dirt track called a road into…
totalicelandstaff
totalicelandstaffDecember 25, 2013

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