Iceland
Highlands - 2015
The Highlands of Iceland cover most of the interior of the island.
They are situated above 400–500 metres and are mostly an uninhabitable volcanic desert,
because the water precipitating as rain or snow infiltrates
so quickly into the ground that it is unavailable for plant growth.
This results largely in a surface of grey, black or brown earth, lava and volcanic ashes.
Most of the numerous glaciers, such as Vatnajökull, Langjökull and Hofsjökull, are also part of the Icelandic Highlands
Herðubreið - Queen Mountain
The Highlands of Iceland cover most of the interior of the island.
They are situated above 400–500 metres and are mostly an uninhabitable volcanic desert,
because the water precipitating as rain or snow infiltrates
so quickly into the ground that it is unavailable for plant growth.
This results largely in a surface of grey, black or brown earth, lava and volcanic ashes.
Most of the numerous glaciers, such as Vatnajökull, Langjökull and Hofsjökull, are also part of the Icelandic Highlands
Herðubreið - Queen Mountain
