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Geothermal energy

High-temperature areas

In Iceland the high-temperature areas number 25 to 40 depending on how they are counted, of which 5-6 lie beneath glaciers.

High-temperature areas
  • Reykjanes
  • Krýsuvík / Trölladyngja
  • Brennisteinsfjöll
  • Hengill area
  • Torfajökull area
  • Hágöngur
  • Vonarskarð
  • Námafjall
  • Krafla
  • Þeistareykir
High-temperature areas in Iceland. Drawing: ÍSOR.
High-temperature areas in Iceland. Drawing: ÍSOR.