the main industry still remains fishing
but by 1916 eruptions had all but ceased except in the few instances of artificially generated eruptions (by pouring soap into the channel)
Text on back of card: Kerlingafjöll mountain range - the area is rich in geothermal activity
as well as “Christmas Poems For Children” by Jóhannes úr Kötlum in 1932
In 1186 a Benedictine covent was founded and active until the Reformation in 1550
Námaskarð Nærmynd '05 the main industry still remainsText on back of card: Dotted with steampits and mudpits, the solfatara region by Nmaskar, Mvatn is barren with its acid, sulphuric, high temperature soil resulting in vivid ground color. In 1974, Nmaskar, as well as all of Sktustaahreppur, was declared a preserved natural site. Str: 148 mm 5,8 in.