The Land of Ice & Fire (Part 34 - Eldhraun)

[MPone]

The vast Eldhraun lava field (“Fire Lava“), in the south of the Icelandic highlands was created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history and is of the largest of its kind in the world. Moss is a common plant in Iceland. It grows abundantly in the mountainous region and is a special characteristic of Iceland’s lava fields. One of the most spectacular moss blanket is located on the southern coast of Iceland, over the Eldraun Lava Field. Eldraun was created in one of the most devastating eruptions in recorded history. Over a course of eight months, between 1783 and 1784, the Laki fissure and the adjoining Grímsvötn volcano poured out an estimated 14 cubic kilometers of basalt lava and clouds of poisonous gases that contaminated the soil, killing half of Iceland's cattle and horses, and more than three-quarter of sheep. That year, nothing grew on the fields and no more fish could be found in the sea. The resulting famine killed approximately a quarter of the island’s human population.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

I’ve noticed the many various moss textures and colours in your series videos, quite stunning.
Really like the road through there.
It’s hard to imagine an island like Iceland having such vast savannahs like that.

 

[mrwagdog]

Nicely done.

 

[MPone]

I’ve noticed the many various moss textures and colours in your series videos, quite stunning.
Really like the road through there.
It’s hard to imagine an island like Iceland having such vast savannahs like that.

Not all parts of Iceland are mossy. All the four corners have different weather patterns. You also notice there are not many trees.
I think the weather here is on the cold side, even in the summers. Only moss and grass could grow in the summers.

 

[Vue D’Oiseau]

The vast Eldhraun lava field (“Fire Lava“), in the south of the Icelandic highlands was created in one of the greatest eruptions in recorded history and is of the largest of its kind in the world. Moss is a common plant in Iceland. It grows abundantly in the mountainous region and is a special characteristic of Iceland’s lava fields. One of the most spectacular moss blanket is located on the southern coast of Iceland, over the Eldraun Lava Field. Eldraun was created in one of the most devastating eruptions in recorded history. Over a course of eight months, between 1783 and 1784, the Laki fissure and the adjoining Grímsvötn volcano poured out an estimated 14 cubic kilometers of basalt lava and clouds of poisonous gases that contaminated the soil, killing half of Iceland's cattle and horses, and more than three-quarter of sheep. That year, nothing grew on the fields and no more fish could be found in the sea. The resulting famine killed approximately a quarter of the island’s human population.

I’ve watched all your videos.Thanks for sharing,always beautifully done.