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Snaefellsjokull: eruption history
Elevation1,446 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions10#11 of 35 in country
Latest eruption200
Largest VEI2
Location64.80, -23.78
By VEI
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3
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | – | – | |
| 1000 BCE | 2 | – | NW flank (Raudhólar) |
| 2010 BCE | – | – | |
| 2270 BCE | 0 | – | South flank (Thufuhraun) |
| 2400 BCE | 2 | – | NE flank (800 m) |
| 2970 BCE | 0 | – | SE flank (Dagverdarahraun) |
| 4050 BCE | 0 | – | West flank (Ondverdarnesholar) |
| 4550 BCE | 2 | – | East of Snaefellsjökull (Budaklettur) |
| 6050 BCE | – | – | |
| 8460 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Helgrindur | 25 km | 0 |
| Ljosufjoll | 62 km | 5 |
| Reykjanes | 121 km | 22 |
| Eldey | 125 km | 5 |
| Fagradalsfjall | 125 km | 3 |
| Krysuvik-Trolladyngja | 128 km | 11 |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | 136 km | 9 |
| Hengill | 139 km | 13 |
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.