Volcanism of Iceland - Wikipedia
WEBVolcanism of Iceland. The volcano system in Iceland that started activity on August 17, 2014, and ended on February 27, 2015, is Bárðarbunga. The volcano in Iceland that erupted in May 2011 is Grímsvötn.
Hazard map - Icelandic Meteorological office
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The map shows assessment of hazard currently presented as well as hazards which could occur with short warning. The hazard assessment is only done for selected zones but might also be present beyond those. The colour of the zones represents the overall hazard within those zones.
Iceland's Volcanoes: The Complete Guide
WEBThe main active volcanoes in Iceland run along a curved central line roughly from northeast to southwest. From north to south, the volcanoes' names are Krafla, Askja, Laki-Fogrufjoll, Grimsvotn, Hekla, Vatnajokull, and Katla, followed by Heimaey and Surtsey on the Westman Islands.
Volcanoes in Iceland: Names, Facts, and Features
WEBÖræfajökull is the largest active volcano in iceland and also the home of the highest peak (2119 meters). However, because of their frequent activity, the most well-known volcanoes are Hekla, with 18 eruptions in recent history, and Katla, with 20 eruptions since the settlement of Iceland.
Main Icelandic volcanoes | Icelandic Meteorological office
WEBAs a general rule, volcanic system is named after the central volcano. Click on the tabs on the left and you will find information on Iceland's primary volcanoes; general information about the volcano, recent eruption(s), and information on the monitoring.
List of volcanoes in Iceland - Wikipedia
WEBThis list of volcanoes in Iceland only includes major active and dormant volcanic mountains, of which at least 18 vents have erupted since human settlement of Iceland began around 900 AD. Subsequent to the main list a list is presented that classifies the volcanoes into zones, systems and types.
Fagradalsfjall - Wikipedia
WEBFagradalsfjall (Icelandic: [ˈfaɣraˌtalsˌfjatl̥] ⓘ) is an active tuya volcano formed in the Last Glacial Period on the Reykjanes Peninsula, [5] [6] around 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Reykjavík, Iceland. [7]
Why is Iceland so volcanically active? A geologist explains
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Iceland's volcanic activity is generally tame compared with explosive eruptions along the Pacific's Ring of Fire. This time, it's shaking up a town.
Where did the Iceland volcano erupt? Maps break down what …
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Iceland’s Mount Fagradalsfjall volcano, located in one of the country's most populated areas, erupted Monday night, opening a 2.5 mile long crack in the earth and sending a river of lava...
Iceland’s ‘unparalleled’ volcanic activity could continue for decades
WEBJun 26, 2024 · An aerial view of the lava flows from the Sundhnúkur volcano on June 3, 2024 on the Reykjanes peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland. The volcano has erupted five times since December 2023.