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Geysir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈgeːisɪr̥]), sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in a printed source and the first known to modern Europeans. The English word geyser (a periodically spouting hot spring) derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa, "to gush", the verb from Old Norse. Geysir lies in the Haukadalur valley on the slopes of Laugarfjall hill, which is also the home to Strokkur geyser about 50 metres south.
Eruptions at Geysir can hurl boiling water up to 70 metres in the air. However, eruptions may be infrequent, and have in the past stopped altogether for years at a time.
The research of sinter shows that Geysir has been active for approximately 10,000 years. The oldest accounts of hot springs at Haukadalur date back to 1294, when earthquakes in the area caused significant changes in local neighbouring landscape creating several new hot springs. Changes in the activity of Geysir and the surrounding geysers are strongly related to earthquake activity. In records dated 1630 the geysers erupted so violently that the valley around them trembled. The placename "Geysir" has been first mentioned in written sources in 18th century and, as unusual natural phenomena were of high interest to the society during the Age of Enlightenment, the term became popular and has been used for similar hydrothermal features worldwide since then.
Strokkur is the most famous geyser in Iceland. It erupts every few minutes. In the first phase of the eruption, a water dome forms. Slow-motion shots show how the water column breaks through. Strokkur is a geyser in the geothermal area Haukadalur and lies in south Iceland. It is Iceland's most famous geyser, erupting about every 4–8 minutes 15 – 20 m high. Strokkur was first mentioned in 1789, after an earthquake unblocked the conduit of the geyser. It continued to erupt until the turn of the 20th century, when another earthquake blocked the conduit again. In 1963 locals cleaned out the blocked conduit through the bottom of the basin, and the geyser has been regularly erupting ever since.
Gaysir is located in Haukadalur valley, a geothermal area of more than 50 hot springs and multicolored mudpots in southwest Iceland There are two geysers, which are called Geysir and Strokkur. Litli Geysir There are about thirty much smaller geysers and hot pools in the area. The first named pool on the path is Litli Geysir ('Little Geysir'). The thick, boiling fluids with the sulfurous smell looks like an abandoned witches' cauldron. It doesn't spout like its bigger namesake, but just keeps a constant bubble. Like many of the other pools, the little geyser does not have the buildup of steam that creates the spectacular eruptions in the active geysers naturally tied into earthquake activity in the area. Strokker, the Churn Strokkur geyser at Geysir Hot Springs Geothermal Area in Icelan...
We are moving our aerial videos to a new channel called 'ParagonSkies' where we will publish aerial videos of the places we have sailed to. If you have enjoyed our aerial videos then please check our new aerial channel 'ParagonSkies', and thank you for sailing and flying with us! youtube.com/DrakeParagon - voyage stories, interviews and boat tours. youtube.com/ParagonSkies - aerial videography - best viewed in 1080p! --------------------------------------- Aerial Tour Iceland - The Great Geysir and Strokkur geysers in the Golden Circle Route in southwest Iceland. Over the past year we have amassed hundreds of hours of footage of our sailing voyage from North Carolina to the Faroe Islands via Canada, Greenland and Iceland. We are working extremely hard to edit that footage into episode...
An eruption of Geysir, Iceland in the first week of August 1985. Geysir (sometimes referred to as the Great Geysir) was the first hot spring known to Europeans to throw jets of water and steam into the air and its name became a collective term as other hot springs with similar characteristics were discovered around the world, i.e. geysers. Geysir is hundreds of years old and alternates between phases of activity and rest. Active periods are brought about by earthquakes that open up cracks and fissures that feed the geyser. As time passes, the cracks gradually become clogged up again by the precipitation of dissolved minerals in the water. Two earthquake events in 2000 woke Geysir up from a period of slumber, but it has now been dormant for several years (as of 2011). During periods o...
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Eine sehr schöne Stadt in der Eifel ist Andernach. Die Stadt liegt direkt am Rhein, in Andernach kann man sich den Weltweit größten Kaltwassergaysir anschauen. Er schießt seine Wasserfontäne bis zu 60 Metern in die Luft und ist damit im Guinessbuch der Rekorde eingetragen. Der Geysir entstand durch eine 350 Meter Tiefe Bohrung, welche zum Zwecke der Trinkwassergewinnung hergestellt wurde. In der Bohrung befindet sich ein Rohr mit kleinen Öffnungen, durch die das Grundwasser eindringen kann, dass Grundwasser ist Tiefenwasser und rund 1000 Jahre alt, es ist sehr Salz und Eisenhaltig, hat aber Trinkwasserqualität. Wenn sich das Wasser im Rohr gesammelt hat wird es mit CO2 also Kohlendioxid angereichert, das CO2 stammt aus der Tiefe aus der Magma im Erdinnern. Sobald sich das Kohlendioxid ange...
Travel video about destination Strokkur Geysir. Along the geothermal zone of the Hvita River around eighty kilometres from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik, the great Strokkur Geyser that is located in the south western section of the island attracts much interest. At first glance the waters of the Strokkur Geyser appear benign, only steam and gurgling water indicate its slumbering, subterranean power. The first signs of an imminent eruption are indicated by small ripples in the water that grow increasingly active. Soon a thirty metre high jet of water shoots up into the sky, an amazing fountain of steam and boiling water. In 1928 the first houses in Reykjavik were heated by geothermal energy. Since then the harnessing of this natural source of energy has been exploited to the full and now a...
With a population of only 300,000, Iceland can feel like the most isolated place on earth, yet its capital Reykjavik, is only a three-hour flight from London and just under six from New York. Reykjavik is relaxed and welcoming, yet possesses a cultural life that holds its own against other European capitals. Most buildings are built simple and low to beat the North Atlantic winds. However, the city is also graced with grand civic architecture inspired by Iceland’s natural beauty, such as the soaring central tower of Hallgrímskirkja. Many of the country’s most popular sights are within easy reach of Reykjavík. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Iceland, at the Blue Lagoon. Then spend a day or two in The Golden Circle, an area which encompasses three of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders;...
Book your travel activities at: http://www.viator.com/reykjavik-day-trip Start your morning relaxing at the famous Blue Lagoon surrounded by lava fields and snow capped mountains before touring Gulfoss, Geysir and other Icelandic natural phenomena on this combination tour. Perfect if you don't have much time at your disposal and want to make the most of your visit to Reykjavik. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Viator Download our mobile app: http://m.viator.com/mobileapps Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViatorTours Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViatorTravel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/viatortravel/ Vine: https://vine.co/Viator Blog: http://travelblog.viator.com/ What’s so great about Viator? Whether you're planning far in advance ...
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Book your travel activities at: http://www.viator.com/reykjavik-day-trip Experience geysers, waterfalls and some of Iceland’s most exciting natural phenomena on this tour from Reykjavik. In just six hours you'll visit the country's best-known historical sites and natural wonders, including Thingvellir National Park, Gulfoss, and Geysir. This express trip is perfect if your time in Iceland is limited. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Viator Download our mobile app: http://m.viator.com/mobileapps Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViatorTours Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViatorTravel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/viatortravel/ Vine: https://vine.co/Viator Blog: http://travelblog.viator.com/ What’s so great about Viator? Whether you're p...
Skip to eruption: 0:52 . Finally framed a good shot of Strokkur in Iceland during our June 2009 trip (disregarding the wind noise and my talking). It is one of the largest geysirs in the world, erupting every 8 to 10 minutes. It's big brother Geysir lies a few hundred feet away, and is the second largest in the world, but erupts less frequently.
There was a time
When you were young and restless
You looked to the sky
Spreading warthm and joy
Higher and higher
Down from the ground
When you erupted
Our world turned
Then came a time
When man wanted more
You were torn apart
And crucified to your core
You breathed and lived
As the heart of the world
You cried for help
But were never heard
Geysir - show us your power and your might
Geysir - spread your wings to the starlight
You couldn't survive
All the torture and abuse
Your soul was exploited
By man with no excuse
Why do we wake up too late
To see what's happening
Why don't we even learn