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Main road to Grindavík (Iceland) is covered under lava (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Off-roading in Iceland is strictly forbidden.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

We're talking about the cybertruck, no one is going to successfully off road in one of those anyways.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I guess that is why Etterra is betting on it. Maybe to motivate another Darwin Award winner.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What really?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I checked and it's true :

Off-Road Driving: Damaging and Illegal Off-road driving is strictly prohibited in Iceland, and those caught engaging in the activity can face hefty fines of up to 100,000 ISK per person. Off-road driving can cause irreversible damage to Iceland's fragile ecosystems, particularly the moss, which takes hundreds of years to grow. Iceland's moss plays a vital role in preventing soil erosion and retaining water and humidity, making its preservation crucial. In 2018, a group of French tourists mistakenly believed off-road driving was allowed in Iceland, causing significant damage and getting stuck, leading to public outcry.

F-Roads: A Legal and Exciting Alternative F-roads, or mountain roads, can only be accessed by 4x4 vehicles and are open for a limited period each year, typically from July to September. F-roads are often confused with off-road driving due to their unpaved, rugged appearance and rural settings, but they are legal to drive on. Some F-roads might require crossing rivers and navigating rough terrain, which is why only 4x4 vehicles are allowed on these roads. On maps, F-roads are marked with an "F" followed by a number, e.g., "F413". Some F-roads may not be clearly labeled in person, so always check your route carefully.

Source: https://www.northbound.is/blog/251/what-is-the-difference-between-f-roads-and-off-road-driving.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

God, Nordic countries are so fucking cool.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Well yeah, they are further north.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

viking ships is the way