Iceland has unique possibilities to investigate many of the Earth's dynamic processes such as volcanoes and geothermal heat. From a geographical and scientific point of view it is one of the world's youngest countries, and indeed is still evolving today. As recently as 1998 volcanoes erupted forming new mountains under the ice and flooding the uninhabited southern coast.
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Geography & Sustainability Student Tours to Iceland
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Geography & Sustainability Student Tours to Iceland
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Golden Circle
Throughout the south of Iceland, there are a number of spectacular phenomena to inspire and interest science students. From the Þingvellir plain, where the effects of continental drift can be observed, through the Gullfoss waterfall to the Geysers of the valley of Haukadalur, students can observe, explore and understand a range of glacial and geological features for themselves.
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Hveragerdi’s Greenhouses
Based on a steaming geo-thermal field, 45kms from Reykjavik, the small agricultural town of Hveragerði is famed for having the largest concentration of commercial greenhouses anywhere in Iceland. A trip here will show your group how natural energy can be harnessed to assist with agricultural production.
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Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant
Situated in Hengill, this power plant is designed to create electricity and hot water by harnessing the geothermal activity of three volcanic systems. The visitor centre provides a guided tour of the plant itself as well as several multi-media presentations.
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Volcano Hekla
With a height of 1,491 metres and over 20 eruptions under her belt, Hekla is one of Iceland's most active and destructive stratovolcanoes. In fact, 10% of the tephra found in Iceland has come from Hekla and she has produced one of the largest volumes of lava of any volcano in the last millennium!
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Sólheimajökull Glacier
What better way to study how glaciers shape their environment than walking over the top of one. Professional mountain guides will advise your group on safety and the correct use of crampons and other glacier climbing gear. This is an amazing activity that enables young adventurers to get up close and personal to an ever changing and incredible natural formation.
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The Waterfalls of Iceland
Frequent rain, snow and a near Artic location means that Iceland is extremely suitable for waterfalls, melt water lakes and rivers. Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Hjálparfoss are some of the most famous.
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Þingvellir National Park
Thanks, in part, to the tectonic and volcanic make-up of the surrounding area, Þingvellir was designated a national park in 1928. As Icelandic glaciers and volcanoes are pretty hot stuff at the moment this is a great opportunity to find out more about the cause and affect of this fascinating and devastating natural phenomena.
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Reykjavik
Iceland's capital city has a population of approximately 120,000 people and is the centre of the country's economic and governmental activity. In recent years the city has received an influx of tourists which adds to the local economy but at what affect to the environment.
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Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa attracts visitors looking to take advantage of the mineral rich water's healing properties. This is the perfect opportunity to relax and study the process of extracting natural, sustainable energy.
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Geothermal Power Plant
Iceland's new, hot rocks provide an opportunity to generate power in more ways than just burning fossil fuels. Students can see how scientific research has helped to harness these particular features to meet the challenge of sustainability, generating debate for what can be done elsewhere.
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