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A couple witnessing the start of the Litli-Hrútur eruption in Iceland July 11, 2023. Photo: Thrainn Kolbeinsson

The Reykjanes Peninsula, a geologist's paradise and UNESCO Geopark, showcases the Earth's crust in action and offers geological wonders at every footstep.

Exploring Rumbling Reykjanes