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Theistareykir: eruption history
Elevation563 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions3#24 of 35 in country
Latest eruption900 BCE
Largest VEI0
Location65.88, -16.97
By VEI
3
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 BCE | 0 | – | Storihver (Theistareykjahraun) |
| 6800 BCE | 0 | – | Borgarhraun and other flows |
| 9500 BCE | 0 | – | Theistareykjabunga shield volcano |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Krafla | 22 km | 23 |
| Heidarspordar | 34 km | 7 |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | 48 km | 1 |
| Fremrinamar | 54 km | 4 |
| Askja | 95 km | 14 |
| Kolbeinsey Ridge | 111 km | 2 |
| Tungnafellsjokull | 133 km | 0 |
| Snaefell | 137 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.