Terrifying footage has revealed the moment that a huge glacier collapses in the lagoon, sending a huge tidal wave towards the unsuspecting tourists. Thankfully, the tourists were able to clamber over rocks to escape the wave - but the incident makes for pretty nail-biting viewing! For obvious reasons.”(Image: Stephan Mantler|Háfjall)The glacier, called Breiðamerkurjökull, is on the far end of Glacier Lagoon, otherwise known as Jökulsárlón. (Image: Stephan Mantler|Háfjall)In a comment on the video, they said: “Jökulsárlón is connected to the ocean so there are tides coming in and out and stressing the glacier even more. “It also depends on the time of year, weather, and always requires patience - or luck.”

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2019 08:37 UTC