south-iceland · Iceland
Raufarhólshellir
About Raufarhólshellir
Raufarhólshellir is a cave in South Iceland, Iceland. Iceland's lava tubes and sea caves are among the most dramatic in the world, formed during volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago.
Did You Know?
- ✔Wikidata: Q2133154
- ✔Formed by volcanic lava tube activity
- ✔Lava tubes can be millions of years old
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Raufarhólshellir is one of Iceland's fascinating cave systems, formed thousands of years ago by volcanic activity. As lava flowed across the surface and the outer layers cooled and hardened, molten rock continued to flow beneath, eventually draining to leave hollow tubes and caverns. These lava tubes are found across Iceland and are among the most accessible in the world.
Why Visit
Iceland's lava tubes and sea caves are among the most dramatic in the world, formed during volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago.
Did You Know?
Iceland's lava tubes and sea caves are among the most dramatic in the world, formed during volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago.