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Katla is an active volcano in the south-east of Iceland. It is covered by the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. Over 300 basaltic eruptions may have occurred in the Holocene. [4] The 1918 eruption was amongst the largest 20th century eruptions in Iceland. [5]
The eruption of this nearby long-dormant volcano in March and April 2010 prompted fears among some geophysicists that it might trigger an eruption at the larger and more dangerous Katla. [20] [21] [22] In the past 1,000 years, all three known eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull have triggered subsequent Katla eruptions. [21]
See Jólnir index Katla, 1918. It has erupted 17 times in historical times, and Eldgjá seems to be part of the same system. The total volume of volcanic eruptions from Katla over the last 10,000 years is very similar to Grímsvötn. [1] (Part of the East volcanic zone (EVZ)) See Katla index Keilir with the smaller Keilirbörn hills in winter.
The caldera of Katla has a diameter of 10 km (6 mi) and the volcano erupts usually every 40–80 years. The last eruption took place in 1918. Scientists are actively monitoring the volcano, particularly after the eruption of nearby Eyjafjallajökull began in April 2010.
Experts are now concerned an eruption of the nearly 5,000-foot-tall angry mountain is on the way. Earthquakes may trigger eruption of country's largest volcano Skip to main content
List of volcanic eruptions in Iceland; 0–9. 1918 eruption of Katla; B. 2014–2015 eruption of Bárðarbunga; E. Eldfell; 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull; G.
Iceland fear the unknown as scientists predict “new eruption phase” - here is what we know so far
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the fourth time in three months sending hundreds of people to be evacuated. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...