south-iceland · Iceland
Eldgjá
About Eldgjá
„Eldgjá er u.þ.b. 70 km löng gossprunga, breidd hennar er víða um 600 m og dýptin allt að 200 m. Síðast gaus á henni skömmu eftir landnám, í kringum árið 934. Talið að gossprungan nái innundir Mýrdalsjökul og austur á móts við Lambavatn skammt vestan við Laka“ (1). Eldgjá býður upp á stórbrotið og fjölbreytt landslag, sem vitnar um stórkostleg eldsumbrot á nútíma. Hún er á náttúruminjaskrá Suðurlands (2).
Did You Know?
- Eldgjá is one of many impressive waterfalls in Iceland
- Iceland has hundreds of waterfalls due to its glaciers and volcanic terrain
- Best visited when weather is clear for the best views and photographs
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Eldgjá is a waterfall in south-iceland, offering visitors a beautiful display of Iceland's dramatic natural scenery. The waterfall is surrounded by typical Icelandic landscape and makes for a rewarding stop.
Why Visit
A scenic waterfall worth visiting while exploring the area.