Around Iceland - Glacier Damage, illustrated on bent structural steelwork.

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In 1996, the volcano Vatnajökull erupted melting part of the glacier & creating massive floods. Despite being built to withstand the flood, the bridge collapsed when hit by massive icebergs.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland
Photo credit: © Terry Dean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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