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Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters
About Skútustaðagígar Pseudocraters
Skútustaðagígar are remarkable pseudocraters on the southern shore of Lake Mývatn, formed about 2,300 years ago when flowing lava encountered wetlands, causing steam explosions. Unlike true volcanic craters, these weren't formed by eruptions from beneath. A circular walking path allows visitors to explore the crater formations up close. The area is part of the Lake Mývatn nature reserve and protects important birdlife.
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