Image of the day

Increased geothermal activity of the Askja volcano

Earth Observation | Copernicus
Lakes
Volcanoes
Water Resources
Increased geothermal activity of the Askja volcano
Location: Iceland
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

Öskjuvatn is a volcanic lake in central Iceland. The layer of ice covering the lake's waters is melting as a result of the increased geothermal activity of the Askja volcano.

Images acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on  8, 17 and 28 February 2023. 

Receive our Image of the day every evening in your inbox!