Here you can download our brand-new image bank resource, which uses high-quality imagery to showcase the evolution and human impact of the recent eruptions on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula.

This resource provides a great case study for the geography classroom, with imagery that allows you to highlight key features and tell the story of what is being shown. With a focus on tectonic processes and hazards, you can engage in debates and discussions with your students and complete activities to deepen their learning. This resource includes:

• 43 high-quality images from our photographer in destination
• The volcanic history and geological setting of the peninsula
• Maps of the 5 eruption sites
• Images highlighting the evolution of these eruptions
• Additional images on the impacts to humans and infrastructure
• Questions for students to discuss and debate
• Classroom activities to deepen their understanding

This resource also provides enough content to cover multiple lessons, featuring different topics that relate to the GCSE Geography curriculum. These include:

• Fissure eruptions and the development of cones
• Tectonic activity associated with eruptions
• Lava flows: fast and slow-moving
• Human impacts: damage to buildings and infrastructure
• Human impacts: hazards and evacuations
• Mitigation and protection
• Impacts on tourism and businesses
• Geography in the news: sensationalised headlines

Request your free image bank resource here and deepen your students’ learning of this developing case study.