Grensdalur Volcano
Updated: Apr 24, 2024 11:10 GMT -
Stratovolcano 497 m / 1,631 ft
Southwestern Iceland, 64.02°N / -21.17°W
Current status: (probably) extinct (0 out of 5)
Southwestern Iceland, 64.02°N / -21.17°W
Current status: (probably) extinct (0 out of 5)
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Grensdalur volcano eruptions: Pleistocene
Latest nearby earthquakes
Time | Mag. / Depth | Distance / Location | |||
Apr 22, 01:02 pm (Reykjavik) | 2.1 7.3 km | 12 km (7.3 mi) to the S | 9.3 km WSW of Selfoss | Info | |
Sunday, April 21, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 21, 02:19 pm (Reykjavik) | 1.8 4.3 km | 20 km (13 mi) to the SW | 0.8 km ENE of Þorlákshöfn | Info | |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 18, 12:18 pm (Reykjavik) | 1.5 4.4 km | 4.8 km SSW of Hestfjall | Info | ||
Monday, April 15, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Apr 15, 04:54 pm (Reykjavik) | 2.8 3.5 km | 8.2 km (5.1 mi) to the W | 2.9 km NNW of Skálafell | Info | |
Saturday, April 13, 2024 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Apr 13, 09:11 pm (Reykjavik) | 1.5 7.4 km | 4.4 km SE of Raufarhólshellir | Info | ||
Apr 13, 04:06 pm (Reykjavik) | 1.5 5.5 km | 2.3 km ESE of Hrómundartindi | Info |
Background
The small Grensdalur volcanic system (also known as the Hveragerdi system) lies at the eastern end of the Reykjanes Peninsula, SE of the Hengill volcanic system and south of the Hrómundartindur volcanic system. Grensdalur is the oldest of the three volcanic systems in the Hengill area and was last active during the Pleistocene. The Hveragerdi geothermal area contains high- and low-temperature geothermal features that include fumaroles, hot springs and pools, mud pots, and geysers, and provide heat to the town of Hveragerdi.---
Smithsonian / GVP volcano information