Sunday, 6 October 2013

Kerid crater lake, South Iceland


Kerid is a volcanic crater lake located in the on the popular tourist route known as the Golden Circle in south Iceland. It is one of several crater lakes in the area. The caldera, like the other volcanic rock in the area, is composed of a red (rather than black) volcanic rock. The caldera itself is approximately 55 m deep, 170 m wide, and 270 m across. Kerid’s caldera is approximately 3,000 years old.

Images of Kerid crater lake



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