The lava flows from the Krafla fissure eruption of 1984 were our next stop. Walking towards the Krafla fissure over older lava flows did not prepare us for how spectacular this stop would be. Touted as Iceland's most dangerous tourist attraction, the still steaming lava flows bear witness to just how volcanically active the region is.

 
 

Visible geothermal activity as we approach Krafla

Steaming lava flow from the 1984 fissure eruption at Krafla

Colin walking over the lava flow towards an explosive crater

Me standing on the 1984 lava flow

Colin looking into the Krafla fissure