Volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, and the stunning Northern Lights have provided students with lifelong memories from their incredible trip to Iceland. Loreto’s Geography and Biology students have just returned from Reykjavík, where they witnessed these immense natural forces at work on the Mid-Atlantic plate.
While visiting Þingvellir, the students were amazed by the dramatic rift valley and rock fissures formed as the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart. They also visited Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano that caused significant disruption to air travel in 2010. In addition, they experienced breathtaking waterfalls and trekked on a glacier. They were fortunate enough to enjoy clear night skies, allowing them to see a spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis—the Northern Lights.
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- A closer look at Iceland’s geothermal power.
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- Aurora magic: Loreto College students experiencing the Northern Lights in Iceland.
Mr Grundy, the Head of Geography, noted that the students participated in a fantastic range of activities during the visit. He remarked, “It’s a wonderful place for experiencing the natural world with its glaciers and volcanic eruptions, and I know the students have learned so much from the trip.”
In addition to the four-day trips offered by the Geography department as part of the A-level curriculum, the department also provides an optional international trip every year in collaboration with the Biology department.
