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Litluborgir near Helgafell are protected lava formations and pseudocraters. The area was protected in 2009.
The formations developed when lava flowed over water, creating unusual lava structures, pseudocraters and cavities.
Nearby sites include Helgafell, Búrfell and Búrfellsgjá and Kaldárhraun and Gjárnar.
Visitors should protect the fragile lava formations.
The purpose of protection is to conserve distinctive geological formations, lava structures and pseudocraters and preserve the area's educational value.
Litluborgir near Helgafell contains lava formations and pseudocraters created when lava flowed over a lake.
Visitors should protect sensitive lava and cave formations and use established routes.
Official website
Litluborgir Natural Monument
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