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A canyon, also known as a gorge, is a deep valley formed by weathering and erosion by a river over geological time periods. Canyons in Iceland 🇮🇸 have a long history. Specifically, during the last ice age, much of the country was covered by glaciers. The glaciers left deep scars on the land, creating canyons, valleys, and gorges. Iceland’s canyons feature lush green, moss-covered walls with dramatic cliffs and rocks in otherworldly shapes. Most canyons are intertwined with beautiful waterfalls on the sides and small pools at the bottom. The largest canyon in Iceland is Jökulsárgljúfur, which was carved and shaped by the mighty Jökulsá á Fjöllum glacier. Jökulsárgljúfur canyon is 25 km long, 500 meters wide, and 100 meters deep. Valleys in Iceland: 🇮🇸Mullaglifur ValleyViadralgjufur ValleyStudlagill Basalt ValleyJokulsargjufur ValleySigulduglifur ValleyGlimur ValleyNuthusagil ValleyGuljufrabøy ValleyKvernovoss ValleyStakholtsja ValleyGulfoss ValleyAlmanaga ValleyAsbjergí ValleyRúdfeldsja ValleySkogar ValleyKuluglifur Valley.