The last documented pair of great Auks was killed on Eldey Island off the coast of Iceland on June 1844.

The Great Auk memorial in Reykjanes

The last documented pair of great Auks was killed on Eldey Island off the coast of Iceland on June 1844.

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The Svartsengi Power Station  is a geothermal power plant, which is located in the Svartsengi geothermal field, about four km north of Grindavík.

Svartsengi geothermal power plant in Reykjanes

The Svartsengi Power Station  is a geothermal power plant, which is located in the Svartsengi geothermal field, about four km north of Grindavík.

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Brimketill is a natural phenomenon,a small pool, naturally carved by marine erosion in Staðarberg cliffs, on the southern side of the Reykjanes Peninsula

Brimketill or Oddnyjarlaug lava rock pool in Reykjanes peninsula

Brimketill is a natural phenomenon,a small pool, naturally carved by marine erosion in Staðarberg cliffs, on the southern side of the Reykjanes Peninsula

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Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula in a fault-bounded basin between móberg ridge Sveifluháls and Vatnshlíð.

Kleifarvatn lake on Reykjanes peninsula

The lake covers an area of 9.7 square kilometers and has a maximum length of 4.7 km (2.9 mi) and a maximum width of 2.5 km (1.6 mi). Its greatest depth is 107 meters, making it the 7th deepest lake in Iceland and reaching below sea level.

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The geological significance of the Bridge Between Continents is its role as a manifestation of plate tectonics that explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere

The bridge between Continents

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula lies a testament to the Earth’s restless motion and the awe-inspiring power of geological forces – the Bridge Between Continents.

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Gunnuhver hot spring on Reykjanes peninsula

Gunnuhver is Iceland´s largest mud pool at present prominent, highest up in the Gunnuhver area group. It is 20 (66 feet ) meters wide across a rim of mud and boiling vigorously.

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Hvalsneskirkja, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, is a historic and culturally significant church in Iceland. Built in 1887

Hvalsneskirkja church in Reykjanes

Hvalsneskirkja, located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, is a historic and culturally significant church in Iceland. Built in 1887, it was the first church in Iceland constructed outside a traditional graveyard. This stone-built structure, with an interior crafted from driftwood, stands as a testament to the resourcefulness and craftsmanship of its builders.

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Volcano man piano

Volcano man in Reykjanes

While Volcano Man was a fictional creation, its visuals and themes resonated with the real-life Icelandic landscape. The film showcased Iceland’s stunning geological features, reinforcing the country’s association with both natural power and musical expression.

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Reykjanesviti lighthouse

Reykjanesviti Lighthouse

Iceland, a land of dramatic landscapes and active geological phenomena, is home to numerous historical landmarks that have shaped its maritime culture and navigational history. Among these is the Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, one of the oldest and most significant lighthouses in the country.

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Valahnukur boulder ridge in Reykjanes was formed by submarine fissure in one eruption approximately 10,000 years ago when see level was standing 70m higher.

Valahnukur boulder ridge in Reykjanes

Valahnúkur was formed by submarine fissure eruption when sea level was standing about 70m higher than today.

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