earth science

Kerlingarfjöll

Kerlingarfjöll is a earth science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Kerlingarfjöll rather than just read about it. In short: Kerlingarfjöll (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈcʰɛ(r)tliŋkarˌfjœtl̥] ) is a 1,477 m (4,846 ft) tall volcanic massif in Iceland situated in the Highlands of Iceland near the Kjölur highland road. It is usually regarded as part of a large tuya fissure system of 100 km2 (39 sq mi) in the southern portion of the Hofsjökull volcanic system, although is about 20–30 km (12–19 mi) in diameter itself, and is between 68 and 350 t…

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Reference excerpt

Kerlingarfjöll (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈcʰɛ(r)tliŋkarˌfjœtl̥] ) is a 1,477 m (4,846 ft) tall volcanic massif in Iceland situated in the Highlands of Iceland near the Kjölur highland road. It is usually regarded as part of a large tuya fissure system of 100 km2 (39 sq mi) in the southern portion of the Hofsjökull volcanic system, although is about 20–30 km (12–19 mi) in diameter itself, and is between 68 and 350 thousand years old predating some of the activity in the rest of the system. The volcanic origin of these mountains is evidenced by tholeiite basalt deposits, the numerous hot springs and rivulets in the area, as well as red volcanic rhyolite stone most marked near the two caldera. Minerals that have emerged from the hot springs also color the ground yellow, red and green. The area was known formerly for its summer ski resort, but this was dismantled in 2000. Since 2000, Kerlingarfjöll has been operated as a highland resort, offering accommodation and food services to guests in the area. On 17 March 2017, it was reported that the Kerlingarfjöll Mountains and geothermal area were being turned into a nature reserve. Although parts of the place already had protection, a whole 367 km2 (142 sq mi) are to be under the protection of the state of Iceland. There have been thoughts of using the 140 °C (284 °F) hot springs as a geothermal power plant. The area is popular with hiking and the tourists. There are various half-day and one-day hiking trails in the area.

See also Geography of Iceland Iceland plume Loðmundur, a mountain in Kerlingafjöll Volcanism of Iceland List of volcanic eruptions in Iceland List of volcanoes in Iceland

References

External links

Hiking routes in Kerlingarfjoll Archived 2013-09-20 at the Wayback Machine Description and links to hiking tours Archived 2004-06-24 at the Wayback Machine

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Kerlingarfjöll

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Kerlingarfjöll claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In earth science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Kerlingarfjöll before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Kerlingarfjöll ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Kerlingarfjöll

In research: Kerlingarfjöll appears in earth science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Kerlingarfjöll in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Kerlingarfjöll is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Central volcanoes of Iceland, Defunct ski areas and resorts, Mid-Iceland Belt, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Kerlingarfjöll outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Kerlingarfjöll in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
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Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
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Frequently asked questions

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Why does Kerlingarfjöll matter?

Because it connects several earth science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Kerlingarfjöll?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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