Iceland is one of the most active volcanic areas on the planet. Rather than having a central volcano, the Reykjanes Peninsula is dominated by a rift valley, with lava fields and cones. In November ...

Iceland is home to 33 active volcano systems, the highest number of any European country. The Reykjanes Peninsula is home to a volcanic rift valley full of lava fields and cones.

Iceland is home to 33 active volcanic systems, more than any other European country. It is situated on top of a rift between two tectonic plates, which makes the island nation vulnerable to ...

The rift valley on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is clearly visible in ... [+] Iceland's Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir went on to serve as the center of ...