With its near-mythical volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland attracts millions of tourists each year. But geothermal energy bursting from its depths has sparked a new type of scramble to its shores. This is what a modern gold rush looks like.

With its near-mythical volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland attracts millions of tourists each year. But geothermal energy bursting from its depths has sparked a new type of scramble to its shores. This is what a modern gold rush looks like.
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