Steam rising in Mountains in the Geothermal Works at the Kroflustod Power Station, Myvatn, Iceland


Iceland harnesses the steam that builds up in the mountains to provide its hot water requirements. As a result domestic water carries the smell of sulphur which the Icelanders get used to.


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Location: Geothermal Works at the Kroflustod Power Station, Myvatn, Iceland
Photo credit: © edie raff / Alamy / Afripics
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