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Iceland: Land
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Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is volcanically and geologically active on a large scale; this defines the landscape in various ways. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterized by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many big glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Iceland has a temperate climate relative to its latitude and provides a habitable environment and nature.
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Iceland's landscape seemed to reflect a particular internalization of feeling. The piece was shot in B&W super 8 while driving across Iceland in 2004. This work speaks to this internal mind
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The Republic of Iceland has no regular armed forces. Defense is provided by a US manned NATO base in Keflav�k. Iceland has a Coast Guard (Landhelgisg�slan) and a SWAT team which is called V�kingasveitin (Viking Squad) and is under the command of the Reykjav�k chief of police.
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"ICE-SAR was founded July 1 1999 upon the merger of the National Life-saving Association of Iceland and Landsbjörg, the Association of Icelandic Rescue Teams...220 rescue teams, accident prevention divisions and youth sections operate under the banner ICE-SAR. Their joint mission is to save human lives and valuables and to prevent accidents. Thousands of volunteers dedicate themselves to accident prevention and are always available, night and day, all year round."
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Iceland is famous for it's glaciers, hot sprints, active volcanoes, geysers and vast lava deserts. These lava deserts provide much of the country's heating. In addition to it's landscape Iceland has a rich history and folklore tradition.
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