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Torfajokull: eruption history
Elevation1,280 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions10#12 of 35 in country
Latest eruption1477-03
Largest VEI3
Location63.89, -19.12
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1477-03 | 2 | – | N of caldera (Namshraun, Laugahraun) |
| 1170 | – | – | W side of caldera (Hrafntinnuhraun) |
| 870 | 3 | – | W side of caldera (Hrafntinnuhraun) |
| 150 | 3 | – | N of caldera (Domadalshraun) |
| 1150 BCE | – | – | N of caldera (Domadalshraun) |
| 1550 BCE | – | – | W side of caldera (Markafljot domes) |
| 4550 BCE | – | – | N of caldera (Haolduhraun) |
| 4850 BCE | – | – | W of caldera (Laufafell domes) |
| 5050 BCE | – | – | Hrafntinnusker and Domadalshraun |
| 6050 BCE | – | – | W side of caldera (Slettahraun) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Hekla | 28 km | 65 |
| Katla | 29 km | 128 |
| Tindfjallajokull | 32 km | 0 |
| Eyjafjallajokull | 38 km | 5 |
| Vestmannaeyjar | 77 km | 10 |
| Thordarhyrna | 84 km | 3 |
| Grimsnes | 88 km | 11 |
| Grimsvotn | 105 km | 76 |
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.