Science Trips and Tours To Iceland

This phenomena is a natural wonder but also a scientific reaction. When charged particles from the sun strike atoms in Earth's atmosphere, they cause electrons in the atoms to move to a higher-energy state. When the electrons drop back to a lower energy state, they release a photon: light. This process creates the beautiful aurora, or northern lights, often seen dancing around in the fantastic colours across the sky in certain weather conditions.

As the water is heated, it ascends through fissures, crevices, and volcanic crust to emerge in hot springs and other geothermal features. Hveragerði town is built above a hot-spring field, and derives its name from the Icelandic word for hot spring, hver.

Volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal marvels and more come alive through cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking science at the Wonders of Iceland exhibition at the Perlan. Pupils can see, feel, and live Iceland’s many natural wonders all in one place. Also, on the fourth floor of Perlan is the large observation deck, on the top of the hot water tanks, encircling the entire dome giving amazing 360° views of Reykjavík and the surrounding area.

Powering the Future is an energy exhibition on the diverse nature of electrical energy. The exhibition puts an emphasis on play and experience where the nature and characteristics of electricity are shown in multiple forms and guests are led through the world of electricity in new and creative ways. Guests are also introduced to the renewable and sustainable energy generation methods used by Landsvirkjun such as hydropower, geothermal energy and wind energy.