Ekspedycja badawcza dotycząca mapowania wylotów lodowca Sandfellsjökull

Sandfellsjökull Glacier Outlet Mapping Expedition Itinerary:

Poranny wyjazd: 

You'll take an inspiring 4×4 ride up to Sandfellsjökull Glacier Outlet through the Icelandic Highlands.

Arrival at Sandfellsjökull Glacier: 

After hiking 60-90 minutes to the glacier outlet, you'll have a safety brief and gear up!  Note: There are foot river crossings that can be up to knee / thigh high depending on the height of the person.  If needed, the guide will fasten a rope system for guidance.

Guided Glacier Trek: 

While walking along the glacier edge with a mapping gear, you'll learn more about this offbeat glacier outlet.

Bądź naukowcem obywatelskim: 

Your mapping journey of this glacier outlet will provide invaluable data now and for the future!

Przerwa obiadowa z widokiem: 

Enjoy your lunch surrounded by the beauty of the icy wilderness. Take in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains in the highlands.

Spostrzeżenia geologiczne: 

Throughout the expedition, your guide will provide insights into the geological significance of Katla Geopark, explaining how the area's volcanic activity, geothermal features, and glacial dynamics are interconnected.

Zejście i powrót: 

After completing the glacier mapping (via GPS, Drone, Ground Photos), make your way back down to the 4×4. Reflect on the day's experiences during the return journey, where you'll have the chance to ask further questions and discuss the significance of your findings.

Sceniczny Drive Back: 

Conclude your day with a relaxing drive back to your drop-off location, passing through the picturesque landscapes of South Iceland. Take home unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of the dynamic forces shaping our tiny island in the North Atlantic

Wyniki i skorzystaj z: 

Staff from Katla Geopark will process your Sandfellsjökull Mapping findings and share them with you in a report days after the adventure.  Results and Citizen Science Certificate will be formally emailed.