Photo @ladzinski / The Iceland Highlands are primarily a volcanic desert, covering the bulk of the interior of the island. The majority of water here is quickly soaked into the ground making it difficult for plant growth, resulting in a vast grey and brown landscape. There are pockets however, vast miles of white snow fields, green moss, vegetation and streams of lahara. The geothermic activity is so abundant here that it meets the heating and hot water requirements of roughly 87% of all buildings in Iceland. It's a landscape all of its own, vibrant and beautifully unpredictable in every season. by natgeo

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