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Yes they are. We had the famous occasion in 2010 that disrupted flights all over Europe. Volcanic ash can also be poisonous to animals, so farming can be affected. Any serious eruptions can disrupt people in Iceland, as they do in other parts of the world. People may be more used to volcanoes in Iceland than in some countries, but they still cause problems for them.
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What country is known as the land of ice and volcanoes?
Iceland
Why does Iceland have the nick name the land of fire and ice?
Iceland is called "The Land of Fire and Ice" because it contains a lot of ice and volcanoes
Why is Iceland sometimes called the Land of Ice and Fire?
Because there are so many Volcanoes on the Island which is also covered in Ice
Iceland Its called The Land of what?
Fire and Ice! You,ve just successfully escaped from Reykjavik!!!!
Can volcanoes be found in Iceland?
Yes, there are 30 active volcanoes in Iceland.
Why are there so many volcanoes in Iceland even though it is covered by ice?
Iceland isn't really covered in ice as much as Greenland. Iceland is more green and Greenland is more icy. ------------------------------ (improved) Iceland is a geologically young land, Iceland is located on both the Iceland hot-spot and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which runs right through it. This combined location means that geologically the island is extremely active, having many volcanoes.
Is Iceland made completely out of of ice?
No, Iceland is not made completely out of ice. It is an actual island, with rock and soil, and glaciers on top. It also has some active volcanoes (which have been causing trouble recently; I'm sure there are people who would prefer for Iceland to be made entirely of ice).
What are the names of some of the volcanoes in Iceland?
EyjafjallajökullBárdarbunga grimsvótnheklakatlalakisurtseythese are some names of volcanoes in Iceland.
How many active or unactive volcanoes does Iceland have?
Iceland has about 900 volcanoes and 55 are active!
Why is ice called the land of fire and ice?
Iceland has snowy highlands and glaciers but underneath the surface it's hot hot hot. Geysers, hot springs and of course volcanoes. There are many large glaciers and active volcanoes there.
What does the cross on iceland's flag stand for?
The flag of Iceland consists of a dark blue background with a white and red cross. The red in the cross represents the volcanoes and the white stands for the snow and ice.
What country is located at 65n and 20w using atlas?
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, where volcanoes sometimes melt the glaciers. Iceland, which is often said to be 95% uninhabited and 95% uninhibited.
