Saturday, May 14, 2016

Geothermal and Volcanic Landscapes

Students studying an outcrop displaying volcanic ash flow layers 

Field observation is a key part of Earth Sciences field

Group 2016

The trouble makers!

Krusavik-Seltun Geothermal site

Steam, boiling water, mutpots and colorful soil!

Nice smell of ....

Kristina in search of Olivine crystals among the ordinary basalt grains.

Geyserite?

In the middle of the Ridge where Iceland is bring pulled apart along the Mid-Oceanic Ridge

On the North American Side... flow layers and erosional features

Sea stacks, columnar basalts, and pillow basalts

Along the Reyjkajanes peninsula

At the famous Blue Lagoon.  Yes, we did go but those pictures will come later! 

Walking in the park behind the hostel.  Functional spaces!

The Reykjavik City Hostel is so amazing.  Great people and amazing service. 

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