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Geysers, or hot springs, exist all around Iceland with one of the main areas being in the south west. As the area is within easy reach of the capital, Reykjavik, it is one of the most commonly... more

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  • 114 of 114 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 MAFARRIMOND

    Member since 07/12/2002

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    5 Stars All Churned Up 24/12/2007
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    Advantages Advantages A spectactular natural phenomenum not often seen.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Smell of Sulphur! Icy pathways!

    Strokkur translated into English is Churner. It isn't the largest geyser in Iceland, the credit for that lies with the nearby Geysir (meaning gusher), but it is incredibly impressive reaching upto 20 metres in height and is a great deal more relaible spouting every eight minutes or so. Strokkur and Geysir erupt from the geyser fields in the geothermal Haukadalur valley of Southern Iceland. A massive cauldron of bubbling spurting mud, water and steam, the geyser fields are an essential visit for any tourist to the country. The two largest of the geysers, Strokkur and Geysir have been included ... more
  • 34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 Absinthe_Fairy

    Member since 03/01/2011

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    4 Stars Gushing Geysers Review with images 29/09/2011
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    Advantages Advantages Watching Strokkur erupt was a fantastic experience

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Exhibition was a bit basic

    Geysers, or hot springs, exist all around Iceland with one of the main areas being in the south west. As the area is within easy reach of the capital, Reykjavik, it is one of the most commonly visited sites in Iceland, particularly as it forms part of the popular Golden Circle tour - which is the tour I took to visit. Here, the spring named Geysir (the name comes from an Old Norse verb geysa, meaning "to gush") gave its name to geysers in general. Geysers are generally found near volcanic areas, and are formed when water near the surface of the ground works its way down and contacts hot rocks ... more