A shallow lake, Myvatn was created over 2000 years ago when a massive volcanic eruption shook the entire area and changed its landscape forever. The lake is significant because of the volcanic area su ...

MADISON - The midges that periodically swarm by the billions from Iceland's Lake Myvatn are a force of nature. At their peak, it is difficult to breathe without inhaling the bugs, which hatch and ...

Ecologists are trying to understand why the midge population at an Icelandic lake can fluctuate by 100,000-fold across a decade, and what impact these massive swarms have on the surrounding landscape.

For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools. By Elaine Glusac ...