Iceland · Stratovolcano
Esjufjöll
Esjufjoll
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1620m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
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- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Iceland
- Region
- Atlantic Ocean / Iceland Neovolcanic Rift Volcanic Province
- Elevation
- 1620m
- Coordinates
- 64.250, -16.583
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Oceanic crust (< 15 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
The subglacial Esjufjöll volcano at the SE part of the Vatnajökull icecap, north of Öraefajökull, consists of the Snaehetta central volcano and a large caldera.
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From Wikipedia
The subglacial Esjufjöll volcano is located in the south-east part of the Vatnajökull icecap. Esjufjöll is a strict nature reserve.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Uncertain eruptions
- 1
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1927VEI 1Observed1927-09-05 – end unknown
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External links
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