Where in the world are you? How often have we heard that question being thrown at us, just like that,…
Geyser Strokkur eruption in Iceland (Getty Images)
Where in the world are you? How often have we heard that question being thrown at us, just like that, out of the blue. And you don’t know how to answer that because you are lost in the middle of nowhere! This is what could happen when you find yourself at Strokkur!
You are standing in the middle of a vast expanse of geothermal area. While the Hvítá River flowed quietly, the ground beneath your feet trembled. The water simmered, bubbled for a while, then quickly gathered momentum to a treble and vroooom! What a sound! What a sight! It was a beautiful giant burst of hot spring at Strokkur geothermal area in Iceland.
The water that threw up as high as 40 m quickly fell away and rushed back to the wonder burning huge crater like it belonged there.
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One must not miss this amazing sight of the Strokkur geyser that erupt every five to ten minutes. It is one of the natural geyser that erupts “frequently and reliably”.
“Don’t miss this geyser! This is such a beautiful and unique site,” a visitor to the place posted on TripAdvisor website.
One of the most famous geysers in Iceland, Strokkur is located beside the Hvítá River in southwest Iceland, east of Reykjavík.
“It’s like the earth breathing heavily!” another tourist exclaimed. The Strokkur fountain geyser can go as high as 40 m.
One of a kind in the world, as amazing as the sight of the burst of hot water, the surrounding landscape is also unique and intriguing.
It is a different world here. The dumbfounding sight of steamy ground that greets you as you wake up in the morning…, the sound of the natural geyser splashing up every now and then… Visiting Strokkur is a truly thrilling travel experience one must not miss.
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