Record SL-814263 · Wikidata Q752994
Krafla
No list classifications
Elevation
818
m
2,684 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
65.7142° N,
16.7303° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKrafla (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʰrapla] ) is a volcanic caldera of about 10 km (6.2 mi) in diameter with a 90 km (56 mi) long fissure zone. It is located in the north of Iceland in the Mývatn region and is situated on the Iceland hotspot atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which forms the divergent boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Its highest peak reaches up to 818 m (2,684 ft) and it is 2 km (1.2 mi) in depth. There have been 29 reported eruptions in recorded history.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hrafntinnuhryggur | 706 m | SE 155° | 1.4 km |
| Graddabunga | 783 m | N 13° | 2.3 km |
| Sandbotnafjall | 696 m | S 174° | 2.5 km |
| Jörundur | 808 m | SE 125° | 4.7 km |