Volcano Eyjafjallajokull
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull
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AK8397
Ontario, Canada1,052 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This is the famous volcano that caused all the problems with air travel and pollution years ago when it erupted. As such, it was worth a look to say we saw it. Nothing is happening there at the moment, but it is impressive to see the size of the lava flow and the boulders that were tossed all over the place when it erupted.
Funny trivia: The volcano has a long name that is difficult to pronounce (unless you are Icelandic). So our guide told us that it's nickname is E15, meaning it's name starts with an E and is followed by 15 other letters.
Funny trivia: The volcano has a long name that is difficult to pronounce (unless you are Icelandic). So our guide told us that it's nickname is E15, meaning it's name starts with an E and is followed by 15 other letters.
Written 30 June 2024
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Richard W
Penn Valley, CA877 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Often hidden by clouds this volcano has done recent damage. Icelanders seem to take the danger of volcanic eruptions as just part of life. The beautiful farms and fields in the meadows below this mountain are serene and peaceful, yet could become an Icelandic Pompeii at any time. However, the scenery is amazing. There is a very good interpretive display along the road at a hotel/restaurant which gives a clear picture of just how large this last eruption was.
Written 28 August 2024
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silvertop65
Faro, Portugal58 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The highlight of our recent holiday in Iceland was a day we spent in a private jeep to see the Eyjafjallajokull volcano which erupted in 2010 causing havoc to airline flights across Europe. Our friendly and very knowledgeable driver Asgeir made sure our trip would be one we would remember for a very long time. The jeep took us across rivers and over volcanic terrain which a lesser vehicle would not have managed and we found ourselves in remote areas feeling as though we were the only ones on the planet. We drove to the edge of the glacier over what was once a huge lake but now filled with volcanic ash. Asgeir answered all our questions not only at the volcano but during the entire journey; a period of ten hours. The beauty of Iceland speaks for itself but Asgeir gave us a much deeper insight into this incredible country, it's culture,farming,economy and the adversity of it's people who live on one of the most unpredictable land masses in the world. The private tour was not cheap but we could not put a price on this incredible experience. Thank you Asgeir and thank you Mountain Taxis.
Written 22 May 2014
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Jill H
Melbourne, Australia402 contributions
Aug 2022
Another of Mother Nature's marvels. Such a picturesque sight and wonderful to see such majesty. Worth a visit!
Written 20 August 2022
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Jake23
New Jersey6,839 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Another great Icelandic natural treasure. Eyjafjallajokull is huge and powerful. I think back to 2010 and all the flight cancelations this volcano caused. Seeing it in person is amazing.
Written 4 April 2016
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Salah H
Beirut, Lebanon371 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
with the global warming and current trend; I fear we will be the last generation to see the Glaciers; this is a must visit; howver; make sure that you take a guide that will allow you to cross the river and enter the Cave; else it is a visit to a mountain covered with snow and you would barely see the true ice blue Glacier beneath teh snow.
once inside the cave; the fresh melting water is thousands years old
once inside the cave; the fresh melting water is thousands years old
Written 26 June 2015
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BristolJeanine
Bristol, UK224 contributions
We visited as part of a tour but due to the snowy weather couldn't go up, we saw a short film in the visitor centre and was amazed how the volcano caused so much devastation and how the community came together and revived the area, truly outstanding and amazed at the vastness of the volcano and to see it in is glory that caused all the fuss in 2010 and nearly stopped us going on holiday! Very impressive landmark!
Written 25 February 2015
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Gooner115
London, UK99 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Nice one to tick off the list! There was not visible red hot lava but a good viewpoint regardless..pretty cool to visit an active volcano!
Written 1 March 2023
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Mark B
Lymington, UK3 contributions
Mar 2022
Had amazing weather and were the only people to walk to the Volcano view point on path B. Fabulous view. Just watch out for the payments in the carpark ... the camera's are hidden!! so make sure you pay!!
Written 5 April 2022
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DrMarkES
Rochester, MN450 contributions
Aug 2021
A great lesson in the power of the 2010 volcano and the surrounding farmland. There is a great description and pictures of the volcano right on Highway 1. From this "historical Marker" point you have a great view of the volcano and the events of the eruption.
Written 1 September 2021
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è possibile visitare il vulcano senza una guida?esiste una strada a piedi o in auto per arrivarci ?grazie in anticipo
Written 5 April 2018
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