hæfingur
Hæfingur is an Icelandic word that refers to a type of ice floe or drift ice that forms in the seas and oceans near Iceland. The term is derived from the Old Norse words "hæfi," meaning "halt" or "blocked," and "ingr," which refers to a mass or a body of ice.
Hæfingur forms when chunks of ice break off from glaciers or ice shelves and are transported by
Hæfingur was an important feature of Icelandic seas for centuries, particularly in the medieval period. Sailors
Today, hæfingur remains an important component of the Icelandic marine ecosystem. However, due to climate change,