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Prometheus

Dettifoss as the beginning of life on Earth

2012Feature Film📍 3 Iceland locations

Ridley Scott opened Prometheus with Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss, depicting primordial Earth. Additional alien planet scenes were shot near Hekla volcano and the Askja caldera.

📍Iceland Locations in Prometheus

Dettifoss
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Dettifoss

Scene

Opening sequence — the Engineer sacrifices himself on primordial Earth

Directed by Ridley Scott

Witness Dettifoss, Iceland's most powerful waterfall, where the ground trembles beneath its colossal roar.

Askja
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Askja

Scene

Engineers' home world surface

Directed by Ridley Scott

The image perfectly captures Askja's dramatic beauty, showcasing the immense, serene Öskjuvatn lake stretching into the distance, bordered by rugged, dark volcanic terrain. In the foreground, the smaller, milky-blue Víti crater lake, a popular spot for a geothermal dip, gleams invitingly amidst the stark landscape. Wisps of steam rising from distant vents hint at the powerful geothermal forces simmering beneath the surface. The stark, desolate beauty of the caldera, sculpted by ancient eruptions, creates an unforgettable experience of raw, untamed nature, making it a must-visit for adventurers.

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