Fremrinámur

Fremrinámur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈfrɛmrɪˌnauːmʏr̥]) is a volcano with a volcanic system located on the basalt plateau in Iceland. It is at the junction of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Greenland–Iceland–Faeroe Ridge.[2] It is one of five volcanic systems found in the axial rift zone in north east Iceland.[3]

Fremrinámur
Fremrinámur is located in Iceland
Fremrinámur
Fremrinámur
Highest point
Elevation939 m (3,081 ft)[1]
ListingList of volcanoes in Iceland
Coordinates65°25′47″N 16°39′00″W
Geology
Mountain typeVolcanic caldera
Last eruption1200 BCE (?)

The last eruption was in 800 BC (± 300 years).[1]

See also

References

  1. "List of Icelandic Volcanoes". Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  2. "Geology". Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  3. "Geothermal Projects in NE Iceland at Krafla, Bjarnarflag, Gjástykki and Theistareykir" (PDF). p. 13. Retrieved June 7, 2012. The elevation is about 939 m (3081 ft).
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