Lake Mývatn, Iceland‘Lake Bubbling mud flats, volcanic craters, newborn lava fields, and grass
Lake Mývatn, Iceland‘Lake Bubbling mud flats, volcanic craters, newborn lava fields, and grassy shoals teeming with waterfowl are among the sights of the striking Lake Myvatn region, one of the most geologically active and stunningly beautiful areas in Iceland. The lake is a national conservation area and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Its name means “Midge Lake,” after the hordes of gnats that breed in the shallow waters, but the pesky insects – perfect food for fish – support the best trout and salmon fishing in Iceland. The heavy volcanic activity in the region during the last few thousand years accounts for its extraordinary land formations and geology. Dimmuborgir, on the East side of the lake, is a badlands of lava pillars, some of which reach 65 feet in height. Just north is Hverfjall, a smooth, stadium-shaped volcanic cone that formed during eruptions 2,500 years ago. Some of the most bizarre attractions in the region are the mud pits of Haverarond, which are so hot that they actually boil. Far cooler are the waters of Viti, an explosion crater nearby, or the Myvatn Nature Baths, northern Iceland’s answer to the Blue Lagoon. Another unforgettable sight near Myvatn is Eldhraun (“fire lava”), an absolutely barren lava field where the Apollo 11 crew came in the late 1960s to train for their impending moonwalks.’ (Photo: Zanthia, Info icelandtouristboard) -- source link
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