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Vik: Katla Glacier Dead Ice Mapping Expedition｜Iceland
Vik: Katla Glacier Dead Ice Mapping Expedition｜Iceland
Vik: Katla Glacier Dead Ice Mapping Expedition｜Iceland

Vik: Katla Glacier Dead Ice Mapping Expedition｜Iceland

Iceland-Southern
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Contribute to vital glaciology research and help measure and document ice
  • Explore the dynamic landscapes of the Katla Glacier and the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap
  • Engage in real scientific research and participate in meaningful data collection
  • Discover and measure natural ice formations with a knowledgeable guide
  • Receive hands-on training on using specialized equipment to measure and document ice
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Tour TypePrivate tour
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Minimum participant requirement4 travelers
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Eco-tourism, Nordic walking
TransportCharter car

Product Info

Embark on the Katla Glacier Dead Ice Mapping Expedition and become a Civilian Scientist for a day in Iceland's breathtaking Katla Geopark. Engage in real scientific research and contribute to vital glaciology research while exploring the dynamic landscapes of the Katla Glacier.

Meet your guide and receive hands-on training on using specialized equipment, including GPS, drone, and ground camera, to measure and document ice feature dimensions and map dead ice areas. Participate in meaningful data collection by measuring and documenting the evolving ice features and dead ice zones of the Katla Glacier.

Explore the heart of the Katla Glacier outlet to discover and measure natural ice formations. Learn about their creation and what they reveal about the glacier's movement and health. Analyze areas where the glacier is retreating, leaving behind isolated blocks of ice.

Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of the Katla Glacier and the surrounding Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, with panoramic views of Iceland's rugged highland landscape. Contribute to critical scientific research aimed at understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change on Iceland's glaciers.

Receive a 'Citizen Scientist" Certificate from Katla Geopark. Get your processed results emailed to you weeks after the tour. Also, your name will be published in a Katla Geopark Report in which you will also receive ongoing data updates via email.

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Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: Children under 10 years

  • Not Suitable For: Pregnant women

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • What To Bring: Warm clothing

  • What To Bring: Camera

  • What To Bring: Snacks

  • What To Bring: Hiking shoes

  • What To Bring: Water

  • What To Bring: Rain gear

  • Not Allowed: Smoking

  • Not Allowed: Littering

  • Know Before You Go: Up to an 8-hour Expedition from Vík

  • Know Before You Go: A private experience for up to 4 passengers

  • Know Before You Go: Local Professional Licensed Driver-Guide

  • Know Before You Go: Educational Background Briefing

  • Know Before You Go: 4x4 Transportation to the Glacier Outlet

  • Know Before You Go: All Necessary Scientific and Glacier Safety Equipment

  • Know Before You Go: Citizen Scientist Certificate from Katla Geopark

  • Know Before You Go: Processed Results Emailed to You

  • Know Before You Go: Name Published in a Geopark Report

  • Know Before You Go: Ongoing Data Updates via Email

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