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Modern fish trawler in the dock, Reykjavik, Iceland
Sustainable and responsible fisheries management is of a fundamental importance as fisheries are one of the main pillars of the Icelandic economy. Given this…
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Geysir at Haukadalur, Iceland
The word geyser comes from Geysir, the name of an erupting spring at Haukadalur, Iceland; that name, in turn, comes from the Icelandic verb…
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Ölfusá River Mouth, South Iceland
The Ölfusá is Iceland's largest river in terms of volume (average flow of 423m3/s) and has major importance for the local salmon fishing industry.…
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Geysir at Haukadalur, Iceland
The word geyser comes from Geysir, the name of an erupting spring at Haukadalur, Iceland; that name, in turn, comes from the Icelandic verb…
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Volcanic landscape in Southern Iceland
Huge parts of Iceland's barren landscapes are formed by rather recent volcanic activities, the pathways of former lava streams are often still apparent.
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Myrdalsjökull, Glacier in South Iceland
The icecap of the Myrdal glacier covers the active volcano "Katla". Its peak reaches 1493 m and it covers and area of about 600…
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Volcanic landscape in Southern Iceland
Huge parts of Iceland's barren landscapes are formed by rather recent volcanic activities, the pathways of former lava streams are often still apparent.
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Myrdalsjökull, Glacier in South Iceland
The icecap of the Myrdal glacier covers the active volcano "Katla". At the melting edges of the glacier the ash-layers of former eruptions are…
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Wetlands and agriculture in Southern Iceland
The strait lines of agriculture fields are contrasting with the natural forms of wet grasslands with numerous water pools.
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Whale-watching boats in the harbour of Reykjavik, Iceland
Whale-watching is a rapidly growing business in Iceland. The country is one of the best locations in Europe, where in total 23 different species…
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Geysir at Haukadalur, Iceland
The word geyser comes from Geysir, the name of an erupting spring at Haukadalur, Iceland; that name, in turn, comes from the Icelandic verb…
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Geysir at Haukadalur, Iceland
The word geyser comes from Geysir, the name of an erupting spring at Haukadalur, Iceland; that name, in turn, comes from the Icelandic verb…