16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Black Beach of Southern Iceland
The photo captures the blackest beach on the planet. Volcanic rock is the primary makeup of Iceland. The ash and rock on the black beach are carried to the coastline through glacier meltwater from the inland volcanic regions.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 09.2018 |
| Photo Location: | Iceland |
| Camera: | iPhone 6 |
| Copyright: | © Steven Battaglia |