Forager Number 2 Fall 2015 | Page 68

PH OTO E S SAY PETERHARTREE Iceland was built by the extreme forces of volcanism, and its landscape reflects that ongoing history. There are still many active volcanoes dotted around the island. The most recent eruption, which occurred in Grímsvötn in 2011, caused international travel delays. What might seem like a disadvantage has proven to be a powerful source of Iceland’s modern success: it has been able to tap into this clean power source, and now produces a significant amount of geothermic energy. MEKANOIDE 62