The Hidden Giant Under Ice
Iceland's most feared volcano lies hidden beneath Mýrdalsjökull glacier. When Katla erupts, it causes catastrophic glacial floods that can match the flow of the Amazon River.
When Katla erupts under the glacier, it melts massive amounts of ice instantly, creating floods with flow rates up to 300,000 m³/s - comparable to the Amazon River. These floods can destroy everything in their path within hours.
Katla is one of the world's most closely monitored volcanoes due to its extreme danger.
A unique year-round ice cave featuring dramatic black ice formed from layers of volcanic ash.