Ljósufjöll
The volcanic system has a length of about and a maximum width at its eastern end of about . The north-western part of the Ljósufjöll volcanic system has hyaloclastite hills and lava flows about wide. This progresses into the ridge like central volcano with its highest peak of . The fissure swarm widens to the south-east and extends towards the Haffjarðará river and the town of Bifröst at the eastern base of the peninsula.
Details
- Type
- Fissure vents
- Location
- Iceland
- Image Map
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- Elevation M
- 1063
- Last Eruption
- 960 CE ± 10 years