Eldfell
Eldfell is a volcano in Iceland, 200 m high. It last erupted in January to June 1973.
- Elevation
- 200 m
- Type
- Volcanic cone
- Last eruption
- January to June 1973
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
Questions about Eldfell
Where is Eldfell?
Eldfell is in Iceland.
How high is Eldfell?
Eldfell is 200 m high.
When did Eldfell last erupt?
Eldfell last erupted in January to June 1973.