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In a Lava Field in Southwestern Iceland Since 1976 Smokes a Turquoise Lagoon that Tourists Take for a Wonder of Nature

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The Blue Lagoon, Iceland's most famous tourist attraction, is not a natural wonder but an industrial accident. Created in 1976 by the discards of a geothermal power plant, this turquoise lagoon has become a world destination for more than a million visitors every year. More
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In a Lava Field in Southwestern Iceland Since 1976 Smokes a Turquoise Lagoon that Tourists Take for a Wonder of Nature

The Blue Lagoon, Iceland's most famous tourist attraction, is not a natural wonder but an industrial accident. Created in 1976 by the discards of a geothermal power plant, this turquoise lagoon has become a world destination for more than a million visitors every year. More

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SciencePost broke the news on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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