Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • Canada
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Home
  2. Bing Gallery
  3. Canada
  4. 2024
  5. November 08
  6. Aerial view of glacial rivers in Iceland
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Aerial view of glacial rivers in Iceland

November 08, 2024

Aerial view of glacial rivers in Iceland

© rybarmarekk/Shutterstoc

From the land of fire and ice. Glacial rivers, Iceland

Glacial rivers in 'the land of fire and ice'—Iceland—have shaped the landscape over thousands of years. The rivers seen in today's image are formed from the meltwater of vast glaciers like Vatnajökull, Langjökull and Hofsjökull. Vatnajökull, the largest ice cap in Iceland, covers over 7,500 square kilometres—approximately 10% of the country's landmass. As the glaciers melt, the water carries fine sediments, creating a braided river system with a milky appearance that contrasts with the earthy tones of the volcanic terrain. Every spring and summer, the rivers swell with seasonal meltwater, continually shaping and reshaping the land. Aerial views reveal their intricate patterns, resembling complex artworks that interweave across the terrain toward the North Atlantic Ocean. The water in Iceland is more than just a beautiful sight; it plays a significant role in renewable energy. Its flow powers hydroelectric power stations, reinforcing Iceland's status as a leader in sustainable energy.

abstract painting drawing art pattern landscape

Related Images

'The Spirit of Electricity' by Raoul Dufy, Museum of Modern Art, Paris, France'The Spirit of Electricity' by Raoul Dufy, Museum of Modern Art, Paris, France
Traditional red fishermen's cabins on the shore of Reinefjorden, NorwayTraditional red fishermen's cabins on the shore of Reinefjorden, Norway
Prayer flags in Phobjikha Valley, BhutanPrayer flags in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
A beer tent at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese, Munich, GermanyA beer tent at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany
Farmland in the Palouse, WashingtonFarmland in the Palouse, Washington
Blacktip reef sharks, MaldivesBlacktip reef sharks, Maldives
Aerial view of terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, ChinaAerial view of terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China
Peacock feathersPeacock feathers

Today on Bing

West Indian manatee mother and baby, Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida

West Indian manatee mother and baby, Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida

Nov 08, 2023
Sky lanterns take flight during the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sky lanterns take flight during the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Nov 08, 2022
Polar bear investigating camera, Churchill, Manitoba

Polar bear investigating camera, Churchill, Manitoba

Nov 08, 2021
Derwent Island on Derwentwater in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

Derwent Island on Derwentwater in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

Nov 08, 2020
Chapel St-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Chapel St-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Nov 08, 2019

Related Tags

painting drawing art child art landscape abstract outdoor sky mountain sketch nature wave water person snow building covered house farm building barn
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
  • © 2025 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.