Theistareykjarbunga

Theistareykjarbunga (Þeistareykjarbunga) is a shield volcano in northeastern Iceland with two fissure vents called Theistareykjahraun and Borgahraun, and two cones: the 370-metre Storahversmor and the 540-metre-high, 30-km3 Storaviti.[1]

Theistareykjarbunga
Theistareykjarbunga
Highest point
Elevation 564 m (1,850 ft) [1]
Listing List of volcanoes in Iceland
Coordinates 65°53′N 16°50′W / 65.883°N 16.833°W / 65.883; -16.833Coordinates: 65°53′N 16°50′W / 65.883°N 16.833°W / 65.883; -16.833 [1]
Geology
Mountain type Shield Volcano
Last eruption 900 BCE ± 100 years

Eruptions

There have been three dated eruptions, all VEI 0: the most recent eruption was around 900 BCE and the previous eruption was in 6800 BC. Around 9500 BCE, an eruption produced approximately 18 billion cubic metres of basaltic lava.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Global Volcanism Program".


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