Viti, which means ‘little’ in Icelandic and signifies ‘hell’, is a 300-metre crater-lake situated near Askja, in the Highlands. In fact, there are two craters with the same name and our reference is to the crater-lake in Askja caldera.
Viti, which means ‘little’ in Icelandic and signifies ‘hell’, is a 300-metre crater-lake situated near Askja, in the Highlands. In fact, there are two craters with the same name and our reference is to the crater-lake in Askja caldera.
The other Viti is a crater in the Krafla fissure region towards the north of the country and was created throughout the five-year eruption during the start of Myvatn Fires in 1724. Askja Crater, which literally translates to ‘caldera’, is the biggest volcanic crater in the Dyngjufjöll volcanic formation in the central-eastern region of Iceland. Iceland’s deepest lake, Öskjuvatn, formed in 1875, which is 217 metres deep, with an area of 11 km2 , is located nearby. The Viti lake is immensely beautiful and is often termed as the natural replica of the famous Blue Lagoon. The geothermal lake which is 60 metres deep, with astounding azure waters lies towards the bottom of the crater. It is estimated that the 50 km2 crater was created towards the last stages of the Ice Age in an ash eruption which resulted in the caving-in of the magma chamber roof.
Another fascinating aspect of the lakes in this region, including Öskjuvatn, is that both lakes exhibit charcoal-black sand-dunes that contrast vividly against the sapphire-blue waters. The surrounding landscape abounds in scenic beauty and the region is popular among tourists who enjoy its warm waters.
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