Trölladyngja
Trölladyngja is a volcano in Iceland, 1,460 m high. It last erupted in less than 4,500 years ago.
- Elevation
- 1,460 m
- Type
- shield volcano
- Last eruption
- less than 4,500 years ago
Situated in the Ódáðahraun lava field, Trölladyngja is the biggest of the Icelandic shield volcanoes, reaching a height of above sea level, and rising almost above the surrounding desert and lava fields.
Details
- Text
- Geological features near the Trölladyngja shield volcano (red outline). Its definite lava flow extent is a deep shade of purple, while other Bárðarbunga associated lava flows are light purple. Shading also shows: subglacial terrain above 1100 m, seismically active areas between 1995 and 2007, calderas, other central volcanoes and fissure swarms. Clicking on the image enables mouse-over with more detail.
- Type
- shield volcano
- Location
- Iceland
- Map Size
- 200
- Topo Map
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- Elevation M
- 1460
- Last Eruption
- less than 4,500 years ago
- Label Position
- right
Questions about Trölladyngja
Where is Trölladyngja?
Trölladyngja is in Iceland.
How high is Trölladyngja?
Trölladyngja is 1,460 m high.
When did Trölladyngja last erupt?
Trölladyngja last erupted in less than 4,500 years ago.