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Jan Mayen: eruption history
Elevation2,197 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions7#1 of 2 in country
Latest eruption1985-01-06
Largest VEI4
Location71.08, -8.15
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
1
2
3
0
By VEI
1
1
2
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-01-06 | 0 | 1985 | Beerenberg (NE flank, 0-200 m) |
| 1973-01-15 | 1 | – | Beerenberg (NE flank, Skrukkelia) |
| 1970-09-18 | 3 | 1972 | Beerenberg (NE & SW flanks, summit) |
| 1851-07-02 | – | – | Beerenberg (Kokssletta, NE flank) |
| 1818-04-16 | 3 | – | Beerenberg (Dagnyhaugen, SW flank) |
| 1732-05-17 | 4 | 1732 | Beerenberg (Eggoya, SW flank) |
| 1350 | – | – | Beerenberg (Eggoya, SW flank) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Kolbeinsey Ridge | 641 km | 2 |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | 641 km | 1 |
| Theistareykir | 679 km | 3 |
| Krafla | 691 km | 23 |
| Heidarspordar | 706 km | 7 |
| Fremrinamar | 720 km | 4 |
| Askja | 761 km | 14 |
| Snaefell | 763 km | 0 |
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.