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Seltun Geothermal Area

Colorful geothermal field at Krysuvik with steaming vents, mud pots, and boardwalk access on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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Colorful geothermal field at Krysuvik with steaming vents, mud pots, and boardwalk access on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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Gunnuhver Geothermal Area

Gunnuhver is a group of mud pools and steam vents near Reykjanesviti on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. Its changing geothermal landscape also carries a local ghost legend about Gunna, whose name is attached to the springs.

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Hveradalir Geothermal Area

Steaming geothermal valley in Kerlingarfjoll, reached by Highland roads and hiking trails in summer conditions.

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