Iceland will be opening the doors to a unique volcano and earthquake museum on June 1, offering simulated experiences of these phenomena which are commonplace in this country. Situated in Hvolsvöllur, a small scenic town in southern Iceland, near the capital Reykjavík, the Lava Centre will have three experience corridors dedicated to these simulations. While the Deformation Corridor will put you in an artificial earthquake—with harmless tremors produced by low-frequency sound waves—the Ash Corridor will see a volcanic-ash cloud, which is actually water and ultrasound waves, hovering above you. But the most magnificent of the lot is the Magma Corridor, where you experience an optical illusion of standing inside a tunnel, lava gushing all around! Talk about being in a live volcano! The Lava Centre will also have a hall overlooking not one but five of southern Iceland’s big volcanos and volcanic systems. Two of these, Hekla and Katla are due for eruption anytime and if you’re lucky to be there when they do, you can have a live view of the phenomenon from the museum terrace! Other features include a cinema hall for volcano documentaries, a 250-seater restaurant and a souvenir shop. Iceland seems to be the go-to destination this summer!
