Iceland- Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland, being at the Arctic Circle, is an ideal place to observe the changes to the environment caused by global warming. My tour guide, Gumi, being of sixty-plus years and living in Iceland most of his life, have noticed marked changes and the retreat of the various glaciers throughout the country in the past 40 years.

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• tourism
• travel
• environment
• global warming
• energy

[xychen123]

Your visual and word pictures not only do a great service to Icelandic tourism, but also

energizes others to do something to reverse the adverse effects on the environment!

[TravelKing111]

@xychen123 Thank you for your insight! Your own contribution to science and engineering is as valued in industry as it is to academia. Industry needs more forward-thinkers like you!

[BLee005]

The photos make me want to take a trip to Iceland right now. I also enjoyed your beautiful poems. Thanks, TravelKing111!

[TravelKing111]

@BLee005 I am glad you liked the poems. The icelandic farmer uses a small hydroelectric generator located in one of the many streams, tumbling towards the ocean. We have somewhat similar environment in Alaska. Many of the hydrothermal plants are relatively small too.

[shotblocker99]

Another great video from the TravelKing... Iceland looks so beautiful. The photo of the geothermal power plant is very interesting. It is incredible how blue the ice looks!

[TravelKing111]

@shotblocker99 Much appreciation for your praise. Geothermal Svartsengi Power Station at the Blue Lagoon is rated at 80 MW. The light blue of the water is because of the white clay and minerals. It is a very popular destination in Iceland because of the reputed healthful properties of the thermal waters. The white clay and minerals are also used in cosmetics.

[oilcesmm]

The blue of the icebergs is because of the density of the ancient ice. It is a shame that we are losing this valuable heritage.

[11thecommenter]

Did you catch the blue vapor bubble of the geyser at 1:15 to 1:22? That is incredible photography!

[Fangxj]

wow when did you go there to make these nice pictures? Thank you for sharing and they make me feel that the nature is so amazing!!

[11thecommenter]

The double rainbow over the falls at 3:47 to 3:52 portends double good luck!

[Buddastank21]

This is definitely going on my top places to visit before I die list. Thanks for sharing this with us Dr. Wong. Keep them coming!