Eyjafjöll Volcano - John Seach

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Iceland

63.63 N, 19.62 W
summit elevation 1666 m
stratovolcano

The volcano is located in southern Iceland under Eyjafjallajökull icecap. The southern end of the volcano was once part of the Atlantic coastline. The sea level has retreated some 5 km, leaving behind sheer cliffs with and many waterfalls such as Skógafoss.

The volcano contains a 2.5 km wide caldera.

Eyjafjöll Volcano Eruptions

1821-23.