
Dettifoss
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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.

Iceland Filming Locations
Dettifoss as the beginning of life on Earth
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.

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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.

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Alien planet surface — Engineers' home world
Directed by Ridley Scott
1,491-metre active volcanic ridge and one of Iceland's best-known volcanoes.
Also filmed here

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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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