Kerið Crater
Kerið is a striking volcanic crater lake in South Iceland — its vivid red and burnt orange crater walls contrast dramatically with the emerald green water at it…
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About Kerið Crater
Kerið is a striking volcanic crater lake in South Iceland — its vivid red and burnt orange crater walls contrast dramatically with the emerald green water at its base.
Background
History & Background
Kerið is estimated to be about 6,500 years old and formed when a volcanic cone erupted and then collapsed inward. Unlike most Icelandic craters that formed from explosions, Kerið is believed to have formed through subsidence as the magma chamber below emptied. The water in the crater lake fluctuates with the groundwater table rather than from rainfall. In 2004, the Icelandic singer Björk performed a concert on a floating stage in the crater lake.
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Approximately 6,500 years old
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