Geysir

The Geysir (also known as The Great Geysir) is the most formerly known geiser and one of the most impressive examples of this phenomenon worldwide. It is located in the Haukadalur Valley, Iceland. The word "geiser," which serves to describe a type of thermal water source, derives from Geysir (which in turn derives from the Icelandic verb "gjósa," which means erupting). The Geysir is located on Laugarfjall hill, where we can also find, 400 meters further south, the Géiser Strokkur. Most of the time, the Geysir can throw boiling water up to more than 80 meters in the air. However, eruptions often do not occur and in the past there have been times when they have not occurred for years. Between 17 and 20 June 2000, during the earthquake, Geysir reached 122 metres for 2 days and is considered the highest geiser in activity, even provisional. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the "Great Geysir" has ceased to be in water because of the stones and objects thrown by tourists. At present, the biggest tourist attraction is the Strokkur, another geyser that throws water every five minutes and can reach 20 meters high. The Visitors Center of Geysir, has a giant souvenir shop, a restaurant and a cafe, ,

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