Brennisteinsalda, Volcanic peak in Landmannalaugar, Iceland
The 855-meter-high Brennisteinsalda mountain displays mineral-rich slopes colored in red, green, black, and yellow from iron deposits and sulfur formations.
The volcanic activity at Brennisteinsalda, part of Iceland's southern region, recorded its most recent eruption in 1961, altering the surrounding landscape.
The name Brennisteinsalda originates from Icelandic words meaning sulfur wave, reflecting the abundant sulfur deposits visible across the mountain's surface.
The Laugavegur hiking trail provides access to Brennisteinsalda, with marked paths leading visitors through the colored rhyolite mountains and geothermal areas.
An obsidian lava field stretches in front of the mountain, creating a stark contrast with the multicolored slopes and steam-emitting vents.
GPS coordinates: 63.98091,-19.09554
Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:49
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