2. One of the most persistent geysers in the world.
Fountain geyser in the geothermal area beside the Hvítá
River in Iceland in the southwest part of the country, east
of Reykjavík.
One of Iceland's most famous geysers.
Erupting about every 8-10 minutes 15 – 20 m high, sometimes
up to 40 m high.
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4. First reported in 1789, after an earthquake which probably created
or unblocked its conduit.
Eruptions were regular until 1896, after which a renewed
earthquake inactivated the geyser.
In 1963, local people succeeded in unblocking the plumbing system
and Strokkur has been active ever since.
First records of geyser activity in the area date back to 1294, when
the great Geysir is thought to have become active.
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6. HOW TO REACH
Strokkur Geysir is just over an hours from Icelands capital
Reykjavic.
For those without an own car, several companies offer coach trips
to the site.
Restaurant and hotel facilities are available just over the road from
Strokkur Geysir, and a small camping site is nearby.
