east iceland
Fossdalsjökull
About Fossdalsjökull
Fossdalsjökull is a glacier in East Iceland, Iceland. Iceland is home to Vatnajökull — Europe's largest glacier — along with dozens of other ice caps and outlet glaciers.
📖 Story
Fossdalsjökull is a remarkable feature of East Iceland, Iceland — a place where ancient geology, Norse heritage and dramatic natural forces meet. Iceland is one of the world's youngest countries geologically, yet one of the oldest in terms of human storytelling. Every location here has a story worth knowing.
Key Facts
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Iceland has 269 named glaciers
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Glaciers cover ~11% of Iceland's surface
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