Volcanoes of Iceland

Skaftareldar	It was erupted in 1783 near the Vatnajokull glacier. As a result, 25% of the country’s population died at the time.
Grimsvotn	It is the most active volcano in Iceland. At the time of its eruption, it was the largest in Iceland. (eruptions – 1902, 2004, 2011).
Vesuvian	It is also known as Plinian eruption. These eruptions are distinguished by powerful bursts of gas, and volcanic material like rocks and hot gases shot up into the stratosphere.
Eyjafjallajokull	It is an icecap in in Iceland that witnessed 3 months of volcanic activity. The activity heated a nearby glacier river, called Krossa, by 6 degrees C.
Herdubreid	It is a rare example of a tuya volcano (active at the same time it had glacier cover). This one is located in Vatnajokull National Park.

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