Visitors access Thríhnúkagígur volcano's magma chamber in Iceland

12 articles · Updated · Livescience.com · Apr 24

Located near Reykjavík, Thríhnúkagígur features a 700-foot-deep magma chamber accessible by cable elevator since 2012, allowing exploration of its 33,600-square-foot floor.
The dormant volcano, last erupting 4,500 years ago, is unique for its empty magma chamber and vibrant mineral-colored walls, with scientists still studying its unusual geology and microbial life.
Thríhnúkagígur, comprising three peaks formed over 50,000 years, is considered unlikely to erupt soon despite its position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, making it a rare geological attraction.

With nearby volcanoes erupting in 2026, is it truly safe to tour Thríhnúkagígur's core?

Why did this volcano’s magma mysteriously vanish while others turned to solid rock?

How can scientists study the volcano's fragile ecosystem without tourists destroying it?

Could this volcano’s unique plumbing system help us predict future eruptions worldwide?

Could microbes from this Icelandic volcano hold the secrets to life on Mars?

What undiscovered life forms thrive in the perpetual darkness of this volcanic chamber?