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Hengill: eruption history
Elevation803 m
TypeCrater rows
Confirmed eruptions13#8 of 35 in country
Latest eruption150
Largest VEI2
Location64.08, -21.42
By VEI
8
3
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 2 | – | Nesjahraun, Reykjafellshraun |
| 80 BCE | 2 | – | Eldborg undir Meitlum |
| 1730 BCE | 0 | – | Thjófahraun |
| 3250 BCE | 0 | – | Leitahraun, Ellidaárhraun |
| 3750 BCE | 2 | – | Hagavikurhraun |
| 5000 BCE | – | – | Eldborgir |
| 5550 BCE | 0 | – | Stangarhals |
| 7100 BCE | 0 | – | Gjabakkahraun |
| 7300 BCE | – | – | Brunnar/Skogarkot |
| 7550 BCE | 0 | – | Selvogsheidi |
| 8200 BCE | 0 | – | Hafnarhraun |
| 8250 BCE | 0 | – | Thingvallahraun |
| 8350 BCE | 0 | – | SSW of Hengill (Hellisheid-A) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Hromundartindur | 4 km | 0 |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | 24 km | 9 |
| Grimsnes | 26 km | 11 |
| Krysuvik-Trolladyngja | 37 km | 11 |
| Fagradalsfjall | 46 km | 3 |
| Prestahnukur | 66 km | 3 |
| Reykjanes | 70 km | 22 |
| Hekla | 86 km | 65 |
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.