Strokkur’s grand finale culminates with a pinnacle of big drops, spray and steam, all of it volcanically heated, translucent from this angle to a partially cloud-diffused sun, a stop-action scene belying its brevity. The whole event, from blue-water dome to fountain to collapse, often lasts less than 5 seconds, but makes memories for a lifetime. [To Part 3] [Back to Part 1]
Haukadalsvegur, Iceland (11 Aug 14) Looking W
64.3127, -20.3005Strokkur, Part 4: Peak Fountain
Strokkur’s grand finale culminates with a pinnacle of big drops, spray and steam, all of it volcanically heated, translucent from this angle to a partially cloud-diffused sun, a stop-action scene belying its brevity. The whole event, from blue-water dome to fountain to collapse, often lasts less than 5 seconds, but makes memories for a lifetime. [To Part 3] [Back to Part 1]
Haukadalsvegur, Iceland (11 Aug 14) Looking W
64.3127, -20.3005