Description
Iceland is a young landmass and a place known for dynamic geology. Explore the spectacular geology of Iceland on a virtual field trip led by Kirt Kempter. The recent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula has signaled a new chapter in volcanic activity. He discusses the plate boundary between North American and Eurasian plates, unusual volcanoes that form beneath glaciers, famous volcanoes, and historic eruptions. Learn why Iceland is a bucket list destination for all geologists.
Kirt Kempter is a Fulbright Fellow and PhD graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. He has spent most of his career as a field geologist, studying volcanic provinces in Costa Rica, Mexico, and North America. Kempter has authored numerous geologic maps in his home state of New Mexico and has led educational tours for Smithsonian Journeys and National Geographic since 1993, spanning much of the globe, including all seven continents.