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Oraefajokull: eruption history
Elevation2,010 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions2#27 of 35 in country
Latest eruption1727-08-03
Largest VEI5
Location64.00, -16.65
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
1
0
0
0
By VEI
1
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1727-08-03 | 4 | 1728 | Caldera, west flank (to 1100 m) |
| 1362-06-05 | 5 | 1362 |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Esjufjoll | 28 km | 0 |
| Thordarhyrna | 56 km | 3 |
| Grimsvotn | 56 km | 76 |
| Kverkfjoll | 73 km | 8 |
| Bardarbunga | 82 km | 44 |
| Snaefell | 103 km | 0 |
| Tungnafellsjokull | 103 km | 0 |
| Askja | 115 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.