Eldfell

Eldfell

Eldfell is a volcanic cone just over high on the Icelandic island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands. It formed in a volcanic eruption that began without warning on the eastern side of Heimaey on 23 January 1973. The name means Hill of Fire in Icelandic.

Details

Age
Historical
Type
Volcanic cone
Location
Heimaey island, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Elevation M
200
Prominence M
200
Last Eruption
January to June 1973
Volcanic Zone
Southern Volcanic Flank Zone
Label Position
left