A Geologic Tour of Iceland

Explore the spectacular geology and scenery of Iceland in a virtual field trip led by Kirt Kempter. The recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula has signaled a new chapter in volcanic activity on the island, and Kempter explores its future implications. He also discusses famous volcanoes; the boundary between North American and Eurasian plates; unusual volcanoes beneath vast glaciers; and historic eruptions that impacted global climate and human populations.