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Dyrhólaey - Portland

Photo: Jón Karl Snorrason -
Source: James Littek
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Dyrhólaey has been known as "Portland"
in the lingo of the sea,
and is one of the landmarks of those sailing off the south coast of Iceland.
English trawlermen called Dyrhólaey the "Blow Hole".
In the background is Mýrdals Glacier.
 
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