33 Iceland sits on two tectonic plates: North American & Eurasian. They diverge ~2 cm per year. Most Icelanders live on the North American Plate, even the capital, Reykjavík, is located on it. That makes Iceland subject to the Donroe Doctrine. (media.scored.co) posted 190 days ago by Chukna 190 days ago by Chukna +33 / -0 14 comments share 14 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It was named Greenland by a Viking that wanted settlers to follow him there but he realized he had to give the icey place a more flattering name...