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East Gakkel Ridge at 85°E: eruption history
Elevation-3,800 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions1#8 of 16 in country
Latest eruption1999-04-05
Largest VEI2
Location85.61, 85.25
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
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By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-05 | 2 | 1999 | East Gakkel Ridge |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Mayen | 2,186 km | 7 |
| Kolbeinsey Ridge | 2,749 km | 2 |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | 2,778 km | 1 |
| Theistareykir | 2,823 km | 3 |
| Krafla | 2,840 km | 23 |
| Heidarspordar | 2,855 km | 7 |
| Fremrinamar | 2,872 km | 4 |
| Askja | 2,915 km | 14 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.