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Fog waterfalls pouring over the cliffs, Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Dalalæða fog waterfall, Iceland

Natural Phenomena

Awe-inspiring displays in the sky, fascinating lightshows and volcanic eruptions. Incredible natural phenomena, showing off the beauty & power of nature.

Read about hunting the northern lights,

Chasing the solar eclipse,

Being engulfed by waterfalls of fog,

and more.

Solar eclipse – A mind-blowing experience

Solar eclipse – A mind-blowing experience

Nothing can prepare you for what it’s like to see a total solar eclipse in all its mind-blowing glory. It’s one of the most overwhelming natural phenomena I’ve ever witnessed. It leaves you in total awe, wanting to see more. Wanting to see another one. It is as if you’re staring directly into the vortex of the universe. And yes, eclipses are highly addictive too. Read about chasing the fascinating solar eclipse in this story. And find out when the next one is!

La Palma – Cumbre Vieja volcano route

La Palma – Cumbre Vieja volcano route

On the same day that Fagradalsfjall in Iceland subsided, the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma cracked open a new crater and roared into life on 19 September 2021. But this is no friendly flowing volcano like the gentle Fagradalsfjall. Cumbre Vieja Natural Park offers stunning hiking routes amongst volcanic cones and giant craters. Now that this fierce volcano has settled down again, the Cumbre Vieja Ruta de los Volcanes (Volcano Route) is one of the finest walks you can do on La Palma.

Fagradalsfjall – The spectacular Iceland volcano eruption

Fagradalsfjall – The spectacular Iceland volcano eruption

After more than a year of intense rumbling, the greatest show on Earth took off in Iceland in March 2021. Reykjanes kicked into action and coughed up a new volcano in Geldingadalur, a secluded valley below Fagradalsfjall. What followed is a series of breathtaking events so incredible it has blown the minds of many people around the world. Multiple craters appeared, erupting simultaneously, until one of them took over and turned into a giant lava geyser. It’s one of the most versatile eruptions the world has ever witnessed. Read all about the extraordinary Fagradalsfjall volcano (and how to get there) in this extensive article.

Northern lights – Energy from out of space pouring in

Northern lights – Energy from out of space pouring in

There are few natural phenomena as awe-inspiring as the magical northern lights. When the skies open up and flares of charged particles & energy from out of space come pouring in, it creates a display of light so magnificient it takes your breath away. Massive green curtains dropping down with purple tips on their edges, shifting and changing in all directions. It is literally out of this world. The northern lights will completely overwhelm you, to an extend where you can only utter sounds of sheer admiration, with a fading voice due to being blown away. But when can you see northern lights? Read about hunting the elusive Aurora Borealis in Iceland in this story.

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