If you are an explorer by nature and love the natural wonders of the world, then you need to know about this active geyser in Iceland. Called Strokkur, this magnificent fountain-type natural geyser in Iceland erupts every 6-10 minutes and can shoot water as high as 140 feet! It’s time to add this superb beauty to your bucket list and start planning your vacation to Iceland!
Most Visited Active Geyser
One of Iceland’s most magnificent natural attractions is the Geysir geothermal area where erupting geysers, coloured hot pools and bubbling mud pots offer spectacular views. And one of the most active geysers in Iceland is Strokkur. It erupts every 6 to 10 minutes, a column of steam and boiling hot water. The usual height is 15–20 metres, although it can sometimes erupt up to 40 metres high.
Located in the Haukadalur Valley, Strokkur is one of about 1000 active geysers around the globe. And people from all parts of the world flock to see this magnificent natural wonder. The forces of the earth shape the natural beauty of this area- mud pits, hot springs and other little geysers are littered around in the area. The entire ground itself is dyed vividly by elements such as sulfur (yellow), copper (green) and iron (red). If this doesn’t make for a striking gram feed, we don’t know what will!
History Behind This Natural Wonder
Strokkur was first mentioned in 1798 after an earthquake shook the grounds that created new geysers. The activities of Strokkur started to fluctuate throughout the 19th century. In the year 1815, the height was estimated to have been as much as 60 metres or 200 feet! The geyser continued to erupt until the 20th century when another earthquake blocked the channel again. After 1963, a committee of the Geysir advised the locals to clean the blocked passage through the bottom basin and ever since the geyser has regularly been erupting.
How Does The Geyser Erupt?
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Like all other hot geysers, Strokkur is caused by water meeting magma-heated rock, then boiling and then erupting under pressure. When the water reaches its peak temperature and strengths, it sprouts out from the geyser.
Strokkur is a part of the famous Golden Circle along with Thingvellir National Park and Gullfoss Waterfall once you plan your tour in Iceland. These three are the significant landmarks in South Iceland. Once you are done with watching this magnificent natural beauty, opposite the main geothermal area in Haukadalur Valley is a cafe, restaurant, hotel and luxury gift shop that you can explore. Planning already, eh?
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