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About Kothraunskúla
Volcano in West Iceland, Iceland.
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
Kothraunskúla is a volcano in West Iceland, Iceland. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Kothraunskúla is a remarkable feature of West Iceland, Iceland — a place where ancient geology, Norse heritage and dramatic natural forces meet. Iceland is one of the world's youngest countries geologically, yet one of the oldest in terms of human storytelling. Every location here has a story worth knowing.
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Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
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Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
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