At the high-tech interactive Lava Centre exhibition you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands. It has risen during millions of years from the submarine North Atlantic Ridge, through countless volcanic eruptions. They occur as a large mantle plume locally adds molten rock to the magma up-flow beneath the rifting segments that line this ridge. The spreading along the ridge results in the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates moving apart 20 kilometres every million years, a fingernail a year.
Interact with the volcanoes and feel the trembling of the earthquakes.
A fantastic movie displaying the latest eruptions in Iceland and a beautiful observation deck round up a visit not to miss.
Wheelchair accessible. Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Transportation is wheelchair accessible. Surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Most travelers can participate. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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860 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland