Thordarhyrna

Thordarhyrna is one of seven subglacial volcanoes beneath the Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland. It is a paired active central volcano with Grímsvötn, and can be classified as part of the Grímsvötn-Laki volcanic system, with common fissure swarms to the south.

Details

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Selected geological features near the Thordarhyrna central volcano and Grímsvötn volcanic system (red outlines).
Type
Subglacial volcano/Icelandic stratovolcano
Float
center
Width
320
Height
350
Caption
Aerial view of south-east Vatnajokull (north is top)
Listing
List of volcanoes in Iceland
Image Map
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Map Relief
1
Other Name
Þórðarhyrna
Elevation M
1650
Last Eruption
1904
Label Position
right