Iceland
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Read more: Potholes? Try LavaSouthern Iceland’s geological environment is very unique in its higher volcanic activity, vast glaciers, and frequent flooding. With such intense conditions, engineers must ensure that…
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Read more: Keeping the Ice in IcelandToday we traveled east in Iceland to view two glacial lagoons, Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón, in Vatnajökul National Park. We also visited Diamond Beach today, as…
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Read more: The Decline of the DiamondsToday, we visited Iceland’s Diamond Beach! This beach is composed of black volcanic sand and the so-called “diamonds,” which are icebergs, varying in size, that…
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Read more: Day 5: Suspended over GlaciersFor the fifth time this trip, we woke up and had breakfast, today I had a Nutella pancake and it was so good, I had…
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Read more: Day 5: Engineering to Prevent Damage Due to Natural DisastersToday was a great day as we were given the opportunity to learn more about the many problems engineers in Iceland are faced with and…
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Read more: Engineering for Tough EnvironmentsSome twisted I-beams are all that remain of a bridge that was once mangled by a glacial flood and volcanic activity a part of the…
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Read more: Dynamic Adaptation of the SouthThe southern region of Iceland is a very complex and interesting landscape within the country. Lined with forces of nature including volcanoes, geysers, and hot…
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Read more: Blood Mare Farming in IcelandToday, we discussed a method of breeding and mass meat production called Blood Mare farming when we stopped to see some Icelandic horses. In this…
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Read more: Aurora BorealisWe were at a new hotel for the night. New hotel, new breakfast. They had croissants and sausage, so I had one of both with…
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Read more: Day 5: Crafts and ColorsToday was, by far, the coolest day we’ve had yet. If you’ve read the other blog posts, you may think it’s because we saw the…
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