Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Hekla

29 Mar 1947 – 21 Apr 1948 · 63.98° N, 19.67° W

Hekla, or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since the year 1210.

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When
29 Mar 1947 – 21 Apr 1948
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
63.98° N, 19.67° W
Vei
4
Vent
Hraungigur, Axlargigur, Toppgigur
Dated by
Observations: Reported
Volcano number
372070
Eruption number
12749

Hekla

Stratovolcano in South of Iceland

Hekla, or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since the year 1210. During the Middle Ages, the Icelandic Norse called the volcano the "Gateway to Hell" and the idea spread over much of Europe.

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