Why is Iceland called the 'land of the fire and ice'?

Answer 1

Iceland is known for having glaciers, but it is an island made from the continual eruptions of volcanos. About every 5 years, an eruption occurs adding to the land mass, creating geysers, and hot springs, and providing a great contrast with the glaciers nearby.

Answer 2

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.