Grimsvotn
CountryIceland
TypeCaldera
Elevation1725 m
Last Eruption2011
About Grimsvotn
Most active volcano in Iceland. Sits beneath Vatnajokull glacier. The 2011 eruption produced a 20 km ash plume. Has erupted 70+ times since the 13th century. Produces spectacular glacial outburst floods.
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