the powerplant (to the left) hides behind huge steam clouds
one of the production wells
a steaming enviroment indead
The active geothermal field west of the Námafjall mountain and east of Reykjahild is the place where since 1969 a small geothermal
powerplant deliveres 3 MW of electrical power and the steam for the local district heating system. It also supplies the Myvatn
nature baths.
Plans to upgrade the plant to 90 MW have generated considerable reistance. People fear that the plant and
powerlines will spoil the environment of Lake Myvatn.
a view from mount Námafjall towards Lake Myvatn
the Ringroad passes right through the area
