Theistareykjarbunga
| 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°WCoordinates: 65°53′N 16°50′W / 65.883°N 16.833°W[1] |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | 900 BCE ± 100 years |
Theistareykjarbunga (Þeistareykjarbunga, Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈθeistaˌreiːcarˌpuŋka]) 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. They both are currently extinct.[1]
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 BCE. Around 9500 BCE, an eruption produced approximately 18 billion cubic metres of basaltic lava.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Þeistareykir". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
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