Jólnir

Jólnir

Jólnir was formerly a volcanic island south of Iceland. It was a former vent of Surtsey, along with Syrtlingur and Surtla. It emerged from the ocean as a result of active plate tectonics between December 1965 and July 1966. Oceanic erosion cyclically wore down the new lava as it formed, and the island sank below the surface several times.

Details

Age
Recent
Type
Volcanic island, volcanic cone
Location
The Atlantic Ocean's sea floor southwest of Surtsey, Iceland
Elevation
64 m (as an island)Below sea level (present)
Prominence
Below sea level
Elevation M
64
Last Eruption
1966