Diamond Beach is one of several black sand beaches in Iceland. The beach owes its striking color to past volcanic activity that painted the landscape with a type of dark, runny lava called ...

Iceland is the largest and most active desert area in Europe, but instead of orange sandy dunes, its 44,000 km2 desert areas are flat, barren expanses of black volcanic dust.

How to unlock Iceland’s magical landscape - Amid dramatic volcanoes, steaming lava fields and glacial lagoons, a new self-drive route invites travellers to embrace Iceland’s wild unpredictability – ...

From a black sand beach to glacier treks and fishing towns, there’s more to Iceland beyond Reykjavik. Brave a black sand beach and glaciers on Icelandic detour Skip to main content ...

Iceland is the largest and most active desert area in Europe, but instead of orange sandy dunes, its 44,000 km2 desert areas are flat, barren expanses of black volcanic dust.

Scientists are delving into the world of sand to better understand its impact on our climate and weather systems. But the location of their research might surprise you. Iceland is the largest and most ...