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| | TIME Europe :: European Journey 2005 :: Golden Circle |
 | | The approach to Gullfoss, across barren sand flats and grassy hills, is deceptive. |
 | | Gullfoss, on Iceland's White River, is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe — a rush of icy water 100 m across that drops 12 m, then twists and narrows before thundering 20 m off another ledge into a deep canyon. |
 | | In another country, Gullfoss would be the center of attention; in this part of south-central Iceland, it's just one stop on the so-called Golden Circle of wonders, a primeval theme park where continents collide and melt in fire and steam, then solidify again in ice and stone. |
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