Although Iceland is considered an Arctic country, the mainland of Iceland lies entirely below the Arctic Circle. Iceland is considered Europe’s second largest island. Greenland is to the west of Isceland and Norway to the east. Iceland climate is influenced by the warm Gulf Stream and the south-westerly winds. The average temperature on January is simalar to Milan, Italy, about 31° F in January and a cool 52° F in July.

Iceland is on both sides of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs completely across Iceland from southeast to northwest. A belt of volcanic craters, hot springs, steam springs, and earthquakes marks the ridge. The belt is about 40km (25miles) wide in the north, and up to 60km (40 miles) across in the south, covering about a quarter of the country. Scientists and geologists are intrigued by Iceland’s volcanic activity because this is considered the opp

Whatever changes are going on with Icelander’s society, they continue to stay close to nature. They take the untamed environment, that is still growing for granted. Here volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are accepted as part of each person’s life.

It is believed that more than half of Iceland’s plants are survivors of the Ice Age. Then there is about 20% of the plants that have been introduced on purpose or by the wing and birds. Local vegetation is described as oceanic sub-artic. Many species of hedges and bushes are found in marshes and bogs.

Iceland’s most popular tourist attraction again fashioned by the liquidation of glaciers by the heat of the volcanoes is Gullfoss. The Volkera Kuerkjoal is the most active volcanic area in Iceland. It also dissolves the ice to create the most powerful waterfall, the Dettifoss.

The remaining 25% flourishes with plants and some vegetation. Iceland has very few trees. Birch is the main tree and they may reach 30 to 35 feet in height, but mainly takes on the looks of a low growing shrub. Forestation efforts have introduced many new trees. Some have flourished but mostly evergreens survived.

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