Volcanoes in Iceland

Iceland is a land of volcanoes, and for good reason. With over 100 active volcanoes, this island nation is a geological wonderland. The landscapes here are steep and rugged, with snow-capped peaks soaring above the ocean. If you're planning a trip to Iceland, make sure you check out the volcanoes while you're there!

First of all, it should be mentioned that Iceland has way more geothermal activity than any other country on earth. There are nearly 1,500 hot springs on the island, which means that a lot of heat gets trapped beneath the ground. This is why Iceland has so many volcanoes - the heat underneath the ground has a way of pushing itself to the surface, which is why there are so many volcanoes here! Some of these volcanoes have erupted multiple times in the past, and they're ready to do it again!

In Iceland, there is an incredible diversity in the types of volcanic eruptions. Here there will be eruptions under a glacier, in the sea, mud eruptions, fluvial eruptions and explosive eruptions of all shapes and sizes. It also happens that soda changes e.g. from igneous eruption or explosive eruption to lava eruption. It happened, for example, in the Surtseyjar eruption, to begin with it was a powerful igneous eruption in the sea, but when an island had formed, lava began to flow - to the great satisfaction of scientists and others because it strengthened the island a lot against the invasion of the sea.

Our newest volcano started on 3. August 2022 and is in Merardalir, near the one that erupted in 2021 (Fagradalsfjall). It took several eruptions over a period of days to reach eruption phase.

In 2021 when there was an active volcano in Fagradalsfjall, it was active for six months.

Traveling to Iceland is an once-in-a-lifetime adventure that everyone should enjoy at least once in their life. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to fit everything into a single trip. One of the best ways to explore this beautiful island is by booking a tour. These organized excursions provide the opportunity to visit some of the top attractions in the country while eliminating the guesswork that comes with planning your own tour. In addition to saving time, these tours are also very affordable. There are a variety of tours to choose from, so you're sure to find one that's right for your needs and budget.

If you're interested in volcanoes, you should definitely head to Iceland! Troll offers Volcano tours from the Reykjavik area to the newest active volcano in Iceland, where you will be able to see boiling magma coming out from the earth! This trip is the best way to see the amazing Icelandic landscape, and also, being on an active volcano is something most people will never experience in their lifetime!