Geitlandsjökull, Ice mass in Langjökull area, Iceland
Geitlandsjökull stands at 1400 meters elevation and forms part of Langjökull, the second largest ice cap in Iceland's western interior region.
The glacier emerged thousands of years ago through continuous snow accumulation, shaping the landscape alongside volcanic systems beneath the ice mass.
The surrounding valleys near Geitlandsjökull connect to Icelandic folklore, with tales of Grettir the Strong in the valley of Þórisdalur.
Access to Geitlandsjökull requires four-wheel drive vehicles through highland tracks, particularly via the Kaldidalur road during summer months.
Scientists monitor Geitlandsjökull's patterns of glacial retreat, providing data about climate change effects on Iceland's ice formations.
Elevation above the sea: 1,400 m
Part of: Langjökull
GPS coordinates: 64.60000,-20.60000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:11
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