Iceland experiences frequent volcanic activity, due to its location both on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a divergent tectonic plate boundary, and being over a hotspot. Nearly thirty volcanoes are known to have erupted in the Holocene epoch; these include Eldgjá, source of …

This 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 …

2025年1月17日 · Approximately 130 earthquakes were recorded at Bárðarbunga, Iceland's second-largest volcano, on Tuesday, according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO). The swarm is the most significant since...

Iceland's volcanoes define the nature of the land, creating endless fields of moss-coated lava, sweeping plains of black sand, jagged peaks, hot springs, geysers, and vast craters. Thousands flock to Iceland to witness its volcanoes and the marvels they create.

2024年8月22日 · Aerial footage shows red-hot lava spewing into the air in the region of Reykjanes in Iceland. It is the sixth time since December that a volcano has erupted in the area - south of the...

2024年11月21日 · Iceland has a population of nearly 400,000 and is one of the world’s most active volcanic areas. It lies on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe. Last year,...

Delve into the volcanic history of Iceland and learn about the eruptions that molded the country's landscape, influenced its climate, and shaped its culture.

Today, Iceland has 32 volcanic systems and around 130 volcanic mountains. Each year, the volcanoes, together with other wonders and sights, attract over 2.000.000 tourists. Most of the active volcanoes are located far from towns and villages.

Learn more about Iceland’s fascinating volcanic activity, from recent eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula and Fagradalsfjall to the history of active volcanoes across the country. Discover Iceland’s extraordinary geology, current eruption updates, and tips for safely visiting its distinctive volcanic landscapes.

Eyjafjallajökull (Icelandic: [ˈeiːjaˌfjatl̥aˌjœːkʏtl̥] ⓘ; [5] "glacier of (the mountain) Eyjafjöll"), sometimes referred to by the numeronym E15, [6] is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 metres (5,417 ft).