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Oddnyjarhnjukur-Langjokull: eruption history
Elevation1,100 m
TypeFissure vent
Confirmed eruptions6#17 of 35 in country
Latest eruption950
Largest VEI2
Location64.85, -19.70
By VEI
4
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 | 2 | – | Hallmundahraun |
| 2050 BCE | 0 | – | Lambahraun |
| 2550 BCE | 0 | – | Krákshraun |
| 3550 BCE | 0 | – | Strytuhraun |
| 5850 BCE | 2 | – | Kjalhraun |
| 8600 BCE | 0 | – | Leggjarbrjotur |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Hofsjokull | 44 km | 0 |
| Prestahnukur | 55 km | 3 |
| Tungnafellsjokull | 85 km | 0 |
| Hekla | 96 km | 65 |
| Grimsnes | 106 km | 11 |
| Bardarbunga | 106 km | 44 |
| Torfajokull | 110 km | 10 |
| Hromundartindur | 116 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.