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Strokkur (Icelandic [ˈstrɔhkʏr̥], "churn") is a fountain-type geyser located in a geothermal area beside the Hvítá River in Iceland in the southwest part of the country, east of Reykjavík. [1] It typically erupts every 6–10 minutes. [ 2 ]
Iceland has many geysers, including Geysir, from which the English word geyser is derived. With the widespread availability of geothermal power, and the harnessing of many rivers and waterfalls for hydroelectricity, most residents have access to inexpensive hot water, heating, and electricity.
Geysir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈceiːsɪr̥] ⓘ), sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in south-western Iceland, [1] that geological studies suggest started forming about 1150 CE. [2] The English word geyser (a periodically spouting hot spring) derives from Geysir. [3]
Coastal lagoon in N Iceland Grímsvötn: A lake that forms in the caldera of the subglacial volcano of the same name. On one theory, the meaning of the name is "Odin’s lake", although several other explanations are possible, given that Grímur is a common man's name in Iceland. [3] Hestvatn: Small reservoir in SW Iceland (6 km 2) ("Horse lake")
A map of Iceland, showing major towns, rivers, lakes and glaciers. Translated from a map on the Greek Wikipedia (located here). Date: 23 June 2007: Source: Own work, based on File:Map of Iceland el.svg created by el:user:Αντιγόνη: Author: Max Naylor
The biggest geysers of Haukadalur are Strokkur and Geysir itself, which gave us the word 'geyser'. [1] Strokkur is very dependable and erupts every 4 to 10 minutes, [5] whereas the bigger Geysir nowadays erupts very rarely. [1] There are also more than 40 other smaller hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles nearby. [1]
An enlargeable topographic map of Iceland An enlargeable satellite image of Iceland. Geography of Iceland. Iceland is: a Nordic island country; Land boundaries: none; Coastline: 4,970 km; Population of Iceland: 319,326 people (April 2009 estimate) - 172nd most populous country; Area of Iceland: 103,000 km 2 (40,000 sq mi) - 107th largest country
Iceland as seen from space, with Vatnajökull appearing as the largest white area to the lower right. Vatnajökull (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvahtnaˌjœːkʏtl̥] ⓘ, literally "Glacier of Lakes"; sometimes translated as Vatna Glacier in English) is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya ...