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* Kirkjufell, Iceland | * Kirkjufell, Iceland | ||
** a mountain formed of volcanic rock, but not itself a volcano | ** a mountain formed of volcanic rock, but not itself a volcano | ||
** | ** during Ice Age was a "nunatak" = a landform protruding above glaciers | ||
** it's unique spiraling forms were shaped by glaciers | |||
** known for it serene waters which reflect the mountain and beautiful seasonal waterfalls (thus the name) | ** known for it serene waters which reflect the mountain and beautiful seasonal waterfalls (thus the name) | ||
** was location for two seasons of "Game of Thrones" series | ** was location for two seasons of "Game of Thrones" series | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkjufell | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkjufell | ||
=== Volcanos === | === Volcanos === | ||
[[File:Mt.Mayon tam3rd.jpg|thumb|Mt.Mayon, Philippines, with a "perfect" cone (wikipedia)]] | [[File:Mt.Mayon tam3rd.jpg|thumb|Mt.Mayon, Philippines, with a "perfect" cone (wikipedia)]] | ||