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W.O. Kupsch fonds Anthropology, Cultural√
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View of Akureyri situated near the head of Eyjafjordur

View of Akureyri, second largest town in Iceland (8568 inhabitants in 1959) situated near the head of Eyjafjordur. It has better climate than any other town in Iceland and trees thrive better than in Reykjavik. August 3, 1960.

Lava flow which reached Lake Myvatn in 1729

Lava flow which reached Lake Myvatn (in background) in 1729. A series of effusive fissure eruptions (Myvatn fires) started on January 11, 1725, and lasted 5 years. August 5, 1960.

Typical house of Reykjavik

Typical house of Reykjavik. Note siding of corrugated iron used in this country which lacks timber. August 1, 1960.

Lava flow of 1729, Myvatn

Lava flow of 1729, Myvatn, to show broken up lava tunnels forming large blocks in this pahoehoe lava. When looking at the individual blocks the ropy character is evident, when viewing from a distance the surface of the flow is blocky. August 5, 1960.

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