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Jökulsárgljúfur

Jökulsárgljúfur is a canyon in Iceland formed by the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, known for its dramatic landscapes, including waterfalls, cliffs, and basalt formations. The canyon was shaped by a combination of glacial meltwater floods and volcanic activity, making it significant for studying geomorphology, glacial processes, and volcanic landscapes.

Scenic canyon landscape with river and cliffs (Jökulsárgljúfur)
Fig. 1 Scenic canyon landscape with river and cliffs (Jökulsárgljúfur)

Source Tómasson, H. (1993). “Jökulsárgljúfur—A Canyon Formed by a Series of Catastrophic Floods.” Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography, 75(1-2), 101-113.

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