Grabrok volcano and Barnafoss / Hraunfossar Icleand road trip

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• 1 - Grabrok volcano
• 2 - Barnafoss / Hraunfossar

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Islandic name: Grábrók

Grábrók volcano is a volcano located in the Western Volcanic Zone of Iceland. It is a tuff cone volcano, which means that it is formed from the explosive eruption of pyroclastic materials such as ash, pumice, and tephra. The volcano last erupted around 4200 years ago, and it has a summit crater of about 100 m wide and 50 m deep. The volcano is about a 100 meters tall.

Grábrók is located in the western part of Iceland, not far from the town of Borgarnes. It is part of a larger volcanic system that includes several other tuff cones and shield volcanoes in the area. It's not an active volcano and not considered a major threat.

The volcano is a popular spot for hiking and sightseeing, with a hiking trail that leads to the summit of the volcano. The trail is relatively easy and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby volcano Hrútafell.

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Islandic name: Hraunfossar / Barnafoss

Hraunfossar, also known as "Lava Falls," is a series of waterfalls located in the west of Iceland, near the town of Borgarnes. The falls are formed by rivulets streaming out of a lava field, hence the name. The waterfalls are not a single waterfall but many small waterfalls that flow out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field for about 900 meters. The water is crystal clear and comes from a volcanic aquifer beneath the lava field. The waterfalls are fed by a spring located about a kilometer away, called Barnafoss.

Hraunfossar is a unique and beautiful natural attraction, with the waterfalls cascading over the black lava rock into a clear blue river below. The location of the waterfall is surrounded by lush green moss and small plants, making for a striking contrast between the black lava and the green moss. The waterfall can be viewed from a boardwalk that runs along the falls.