Breiðamerkurjökull





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Nally Preseault
"Breiðamerkurjökull is an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier outside of the Arctic. This glacier looks like a tongue that heads south toward two lagoons (Jökulsárlón and Breiðárlón). The lagoons are where icebergs break off the glacier and drift toward the sea. You can see large cracks and crevices near the end of the glacier and hear ice breaking off and falling into the water.
The easiest spot to see this glacier is at Jökulsárlón. It's the sheet of ice that frames the glacial lagoon's northwest corner. Hiking trails wind up toward Breiðamerkurjökull on both sides of the lagoon. Ice-cave tours are also popular here."
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Leo Scarton
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" You can access ice caves here. Please go with a guide as it could be dangerous."
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