Sundhnúksgígar
| Sundhnúksgígar | |
|---|---|
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| Geography | |
| Country |  Iceland |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic |
Sundhnúksgígar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏntˌn̥uksˌciːɣar̥]) or Sundhnúkagígar are volcanic craters east of Eldvörp–Svartsengi in the island nation of Iceland. They are named after Sundhnúkur, which is a hill just south of Sundhnúksgígar. The craters are aligned in a row called Sundhnúksgígaröðin. The first eruption in the crater row took place about 2000 years ago. In December 2023, as part of the Sundhnúkur eruptions, some craters began to erupt.[1] On 14 January 2024, a second eruption began as a result seismic activity that began from the Sundhnúksgígar craters.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Sundhnúkaröðin". Ferlir.is.
- ^ "Icelandic volcano erupts, sending lava flow toward town, Met office says". ABC. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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