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Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters

Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters

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Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters

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Location: Skútustaðahreppur, Iceland

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Willem VS

June 9, 2024

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The Skútustaðagígar craters are a series of impressive pseudo-craters located in the Mývatn area of North Iceland. They are formed by steam explosions when hot lava flows over wet ground. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Lake Mývatn, these craters offer breathtaking views and are a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers.

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Omedes

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The place is known for its pseudo craters called Skútustaðagígar. These emerged when lavas from the nearby Krafla volcanic system streamed over the area 3,600 or 2,500 years ago and phreatic explosions were triggered due to the high water content of the swampy soil.

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