Where is the Fagradalsfjall volcano?

The Fagradalsfjall volcano is located in an uninhabited area of the Reykjanes peninsula. Since 2021, there have been three eruptions in this region of South Iceland. At around 30 kilometres (19 miles) away from Reykjavík, local authorities don’t consider it a threat. The latest eruption is close to the Fagradalsfjall volcano.

How long did the Fagradalsfjall eruption last?

Fagradalsfjall volcano had not erupted for over 6,000 years before 2021, but now it has erupted three years in a row. In 2022, the Fagradalsfjall eruption lasted for just about three weeks. However, the eruption of 2021 lasted for a total of six months. During the eruption period, there were a lot of ebbs and flows along the way.

Why is it called Fagradalsfjall?

The name is also used for the surrounding volcanic system covering the area between the Svartsengi and Krýsuvík systems. Fagradalsfjall is a popular tourist destination, and it is very close to Reykjavik. In fact, Fagradalsfjall is the nearest volcano to Iceland’s capital.

When did Iceland's newest volcano erupt?

This heightened volcanic activity predicted a potential eruption on the island, and it finally happened on 19 March 2021. Late in the night, the sky lit up near the capital after Fagradalsfjall erupted, creating Iceland’s newest volcano. Where is Fagradalsfjall? Fagradalsfjall is located in the Geldingadalur valley in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula.