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Geysir - Haukadalur geothermal area

Haukadalur high temperature geothermal area is known for its geyers, mudpools and hot springs.

In autumn 2024 the area experienced a change with considerably heightend activity in many of the geothermal features. Strokkur geyser www.ipernity.com/doc/523247/36833892 erupts more often and Blesi (see note) which used to be a very calm hot spring has starting boiling.

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46 comments

Roger (Grisly) said:

Impressive images and fascinating notes Gudrun!
10 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun replied to Roger (Grisly):

Thanks a lot, Roger!
10 days ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Tout un voyage ce périple en Islande !
10 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun replied to Léopold:

Merci, Léopold!
10 days ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Riecht bestimmt gut dort :-) ***
10 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun replied to LotharW:

Schönen Dank, Lothar! Ein schwacher Geruch nach faulen Eiern, wie du ihn dort auch in vielen Hotels hast, wenn du das warme Wasser im Bad aufdrehst;-)
10 days ago ( translate )

Ern Jacoby said:

Unique geothermal event and beautiful in these red colours !
10 days ago

Gudrun replied to Ern Jacoby:

Thank you so much, Ern!
9 days ago

WiePet said:

Super Aufnahmen, sehr interessant!
9 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun replied to WiePet:

Besten Dank, Wiebke!
9 days ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Beeindruckend!!
9 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun replied to Walter 7.8.1956:

Danke vielmals, Walter!
9 days ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

two beautiful and interesting images
9 days ago

Gudrun replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Many thanks, Jaap!
9 days ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

Schön beeinduckvoll und lehrreich******
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