Eyjafjallajökull, Volcano in Iceland
Eyjafjallajökull is a stratovolcano located on the southern coast of Iceland.
It erupted twice in 2010, causing significant disruption to air travel across Europe.
The volcano's name means 'Island Mountain Glacier' in Icelandic.
Despite its remote location, it's possible to visit Eyjafjallajökull on guided tours.
Eyjafjallajökull sits beneath an ice cap, which can cause explosive eruptions due to the interaction of magma and ice.
Location: Southern Region
Location: Rangárþing eystra
Elevation above the sea: 1,651 m
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