Tourists watch the Strokkur hot spring erupt, at the site of Geysir, Iceland, Feb. 22, 2006. Part of the Golden Circle tour, the Geysir area, part of the natural phenomena in the country, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions.
The Pingvellir National Park, Iceland, is seen Feb. 22, 2006. A location of importance in Icelandic history, the Icelandic parliament was established here in 930, it is also where the American and European tectonic plates meet.
Tourists visit the Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland, Feb. 22, 2006. Part of the Golden Circle tour, the majestic waterfall is one of the most popular tourist attractions.
The tongue of a glacier melts into a glacial lagoon in the Porsmork nature reserve, Iceland, Feb. 23, 2006.
A man rides a snowmobile on the Myrdals glacier, Iceland, Feb. 23, 2006. The snow scooters can be ridden by anyone with a driving licence, all equipment is provided.
Tourists visit the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Iceland, Feb. 22, 2006. The waterfall on the south coast was used when filming the "Amazing Race" television show, which originally premiered in 1995.
Tourists relax in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, Iceland, Feb. 21, 2006. Located in a bare, harsh landscape of volcanic lava, the natural hot pool draws water from wells as deep as 6,600 feet. The water temperature stays at around 97 to 102 degrees.
Unusual rock formations tower over a man walking on the black volcanic sands at the beach at Reynishverif, Iceland, Feb. 23, 2006. The flow of glacier rivers into the Atlantic Ocean on the south shore affects the shape of the coastline and constantly changes it.
A tourist tries a silica face mask in the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, Iceland, Feb. 21, 2006.
Greenland Huskies rest on the Myrdals glacier, Iceland, Feb. 23, 2006. Dog sledding is becoming a popular way to view the scenery on the Iceland glaciers.
Two visitors stand on black volcanic sands next to unusual rock formations at the beach at Reynishverif, Iceland, Feb. 22, 2006. The flow of glacier rivers into the Atlantic Ocean on the south shore affects the shape of the coastline and constanly changes it.