Selecting various glaciers on the map makes it possible to see general information, changes in surface area and access the raw data. The map options can be used to display information, including historical borders of glaciers. There is also a substantial collection of photographs, both historical and present, showing the development of the glaciers since the early 1900s.
The trick is choosing when to travel and as a tourist you’re often uniquely compelled to try to drive in dangerous conditions. Coming here in winter is very much an exercise in adjusting plans to the conditions, taking note of the road condition information and driving very carefully.
30 days on either side of the peak of winter (21st of December) daylight is limited and that can make seeing things more difficult. The sun rises not very far from the horizon between 11am and 4pm but enjoyment of most activities will primarily depend on what you plan on doing and how lucky you get with the weather. It’s very unpredictable, even hour by hour, so you’re at the mercy of nature to have good visibility from frequent snow storms.
As a tourist in Winter, you’re probably best to be taking guided excursions from Reykjavík and not backpacking the highlands or driving the ring road in a camper van. Those activities could in fact be very dangerous if you aren’t prepared.
They are nice everytime of the year so, and quite spectacular. Road conditions in winter can be trickey, but manageable.
My opinion, you have to visit Iceland at least twice: once in winter and once in summer, it is completely different! In case you want to go to the highlands, go in August or late July. A Dacia Duster rental will get you there. Winter trips can be shorter so, in summer you go around Iceland or cross it which takes more time.
He's the grandson of one of the scientists. It appears in Dark Mountain issue 14 https://dark-mountain.net/product/dark-mountain-issue-14-pdf... though I believe he has since written a book.