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Iconic basalt rock formation in Iceland
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Hvítserkur, also known as the Troll of Northwest Iceland, is a 15-meter tall basalt rock stack jutting out from Húnaflói Bay. It's a popular spot for birdwatching, with seagulls, shags, and fulmars nesting on top. Legend has it that Hvítserkur was once a troll turned to stone by the rising sun while trying to tear down bells from a convent. Some say it looks like an elephant or a rhino, but one thing's for sure—it's a unique and fascinating sight on the Vatnsnes Peninsula.

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