Gjáin
Encyclopedia
Like the Háifoss
, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures is situated in the south of Iceland
. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Stöng.
The volcano
Hekla
can be seen from the site.
Háifoss
The waterfall Háifoss is situated near the volcano Hekla in the south of Iceland. The river Fossá, a tributary of Þjórsá, drops here from a height of 122 m...
, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures is situated in the south of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Stöng.
The volcano
Volcano
2. Bedrock3. Conduit 4. Base5. Sill6. Dike7. Layers of ash emitted by the volcano8. Flank| 9. Layers of lava emitted by the volcano10. Throat11. Parasitic cone12. Lava flow13. Vent14. Crater15...
Hekla
Hekla
Hekla is a stratovolcano located in the south of Iceland with a height of . Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since 874. During the Middle Ages, Icelanders called the volcano the "Gateway to Hell."Hekla is part of a volcanic...
can be seen from the site.