The Land of Ice and fire

       The Land of 

        Ice and Fire

Iceland

Iceland is a country of extreme geological contrasts. Widely known as “The Land of Fire and Ice” Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe, and some of the world's most active volcanoes. Iceland is also the land of light and darkness.

The most famous and active volcano in Iceland is mount Hekla, which has erupted 18 times since 1104, the last time in 2000. Other active volcanos, measured in terms of the number of eruptions besides Hekla, are Grímsvötn, Katla, Askja and Krafla.

A statistical analysis of the Smithsonian Institution's global catalog of volcanic eruptions during the last 300 years revealed that volcanoes all over the globe are 18% more likely to erupt during the northern winter months than at any other time of year.

Nature is Grey and Colourless

Iceland is the land of contrasts: ice and fire, glaciers and volcanoes, mountains and lakes, waterfalls and geysers. Yes, the weather can be quite grey, but the land in which it is cloaked is painted by an otherworldly spectrum of colours.

The weather in Iceland in March is most commonly somewhere around 0°c. The average low being -2.2 degrees Celsius (28 F) and the average high 3.3 degrees Celsius (38 F). March can be a bit rainy so prepare by bringing a waterproof jacket. The farther North you go the rain might switch out for snow.The most beautiful places in the Iceland is

• The Westfjords.
• Ásbyrgi – North Iceland.
• Dynjandi – Westfjords.
• Stóruð – East Iceland.
• Landmannalaugar – The Highlands.
• Vestmannaeyjar – The Westman Islands.
• Snæfellsnes peninsula.
• Þingvellir national park.

Iceland is made up of a diverse landscape that includes glaciers, geothermal hot springs, spectacular ice caves, stunning waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Its incredibly diverse landscape is what makes travelers so intrigued with this Nordic island nation and it is easily one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.