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Ljosufjoll: eruption history
Elevation1,063 m
TypeVolcanic field
Confirmed eruptions5#20 of 35 in country
Latest eruption960
Largest VEI3
Location64.90, -22.48
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 960 | 2 | – | Raudhalsar |
| 665 BCE | 2 | – | Ytri and Stóri Raudamelskula |
| 1750 BCE | 2 | – | Grábrók |
| 2050 BCE | 3 | – | Krothraunskula, Raudakúla, Graakula |
| 7050 BCE | 2 | – | Eldborg |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Helgrindur | 38 km | 0 |
| Snaefellsjokull | 62 km | 10 |
| Prestahnukur | 93 km | 3 |
| Hengill | 104 km | 13 |
| Hromundartindur | 106 km | 0 |
| Krysuvik-Trolladyngja | 111 km | 11 |
| Fagradalsfjall | 112 km | 3 |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | 113 km | 9 |
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.