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| “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Edward Abbey |
| Iceland was created by volcanic
activity. The European and North American tectonic plates meet in
Iceland and they've pulled 6 meters apart in just over 20 years! As
a result the land is dotted with many hot-springs and other evidence
of geothermal activity. Geothermal power provides a significant portion of Iceland's energy needs. Waterfalls are so numerous in Iceland that they are commonplace. New hydroelectric projects, such as the K?rahnj?kar Hydroelectric Project, have brought new aluminum plants to the island due to Iceland's relatively low electricity costs. These new plants have helped diversify Iceland's economy beyond fishing. This shot was taken from the Ring Road east of Vik and is typical of the many roadside waterfalls that can be seen along the island's southern coast. |
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