Iceland.
- 3rd ed.
- 1 online resource (281 pages)
- Classic Geology in Europe Series .
- Classic Geology in Europe Series .
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Travel in Iceland -- Pronunciation -- The geology of Iceland -- Introduction -- Geological setting: a global perspective -- Geological framework -- Volcanism -- Neogene, Quaternary, Holocene -- The southwest -- General overview -- Greater Reykjav�ik -- Reykjanes-Grindav�ik-Kleifarvatn -- The south -- General overview -- �ingvellir-Geysir-Gullfoss -- Hreppar-�j�ors�ardalur-Hekla -- Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) -- General overview -- Heimaey -- The 1963-7 Surtsey eruption -- The central south -- General overview -- Eyjafjallaj�okull and M�yrdalur -- The Fire Districts -- The southeast and east -- General overview -- Su�ursveit-L�on-�Alftafj�or�ur -- The eastern fjords -- The northeast -- General overview -- J�okuls�a-Tj�ornes -- Krafla-M�yvatn -- The north and northwest -- General overview -- Fnj�oskadalur to Skagi -- The west -- Sn�fellsnes-Borgarfj�or�ur - volcanic zones and rift jumps -- The Highlands -- General considerations -- Askja-Kverkfj�oll -- Landmannalaugar-Vei�iv�otn -- Addendum -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- GPS coordinates.
For over a decade this concise and authoritative field guide to an exceptional natural laboratory has been an essential companion for all those visiting Iceland to observe the Earth in action.