Southern Peninsula

Volcanoes and peaks in Southern Peninsula

Iceland's Peaks and Volcanoes

The Reykjanes Peninsula is a geologically active region where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level. This collection features the sites of recent basaltic eruptions at Fagradalsfjall and Litli-Hrútur alongside ancient shield volcanoes and hyaloclastite peaks. Highlights include the iconic cone of Keilir, formed during a subglacial eruption, and the Stampar crater row. These landmarks showcase Iceland’s volcanic evolution, from dormant craters like Eldborg to the expansive lava fields of the Krýsuvík system.

Iceland's Peaks and Volcanoes — Map

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Eruption by Fagradalsfjall

Site of the 2021 eruption in the Krýsuvík-Trölladyngja volcanic system, marking the first volcanic activity on the peninsula in 800 years.

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B

Þríhnúkagígur volcano

Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in the volcanic system of Brennisteinsfjöll near Reykjavík, Iceland.

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C

Fagradalsfjall

A large tuya volcano formed during the last glacial period, characterized by its flat top and steep sides.

D

Geldingadalsgos Volcano

The valley where the 2021 eruption first broke through the surface, now filled with a deep layer of cooled basaltic lava.

E

Eldborg

A symmetrical scoria crater formed by a single eruption, typical of the monogenetic volcanic activity in the region.

F

Stampar Crater

Part of a prominent crater row on the Reykjanes tip, formed during the Reykjanes Fires eruption period in the 13th century.

G

Eldborg

A well-preserved volcanic crater located within the Krýsuvík volcanic system.

H

Þorbjarnarfell

A volcanic mountain near Grindavík offering views over the Svartsengi geothermal area and the Blue Lagoon.

I

Brennisteinsfjöll

A volcanic range known for its geothermal activity and sulfur deposits, part of the larger Bláfjöll area.

J

Þorbjörn

A hyaloclastite mountain formed during the Ice Age, situated immediately north of the town of Grindavík.

K

Rauðhóll

A volcanic hill distinguished by its red oxidation, formed by scoria and volcanic debris.

L

Sandfell

A rhyolite peak located in the western part of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

M

Sandfellshæð

A massive shield volcano, one of the largest on the peninsula, formed by long-term fluid lava flows.

N

Þórðarfell

A volcanic peak located near the Reykjanes power plants and the Reykjanesviti lighthouse.

O

Þórðarfell

Volcanic peak on the western tip of the peninsula.

P

Lágafell

A small volcanic hill located near the coastal town of Grindavík.

Q

Lágafell

Volcanic hill in the vicinity of Grindavík.

R

Sandfell

A mountain peak within the Reykjanes volcanic zone.

S

Súlur

A peak in the rugged interior of the Reykjanes mountain range.

T

Súlur

Peak in the Reykjanes volcanic range.

U

Fagradals-Hagafell

A ridge extending from the Fagradalsfjall massif, involved in the 2021-2023 volcanic activity.

V

Sýrfell

Small volcanic peak located near the western coastline.

W

Hverafjall

A peak associated with the Krýsuvík geothermal area, showing signs of historic hydrothermal activity.

X

Sýrfell

Small volcanic peak on the peninsula.

Y

Keilir

An iconic cone-shaped mountain formed as a hyaloclastite ridge during a subglacial eruption.

Z

Fagradals-Vatnsfell

A peak within the Fagradalsfjall volcanic area, part of the tuya complex.

Hagafell

A mountain north of Grindavík that has been central to recent tectonic movements and fissure eruptions.

Litlihrútur

Site of the July 2023 eruption, characterized by a significant fissure opening and rapid lava accumulation.

Kistufell

A table mountain or tuya located in the central Reykjanes volcanic zone.

Kistufell

A tuya volcano peak in the Reykjanes region.

Litlikeilir

A smaller companion peak to the conical Keilir mountain.

Stóra-Skógfell

A hill located along the Sundhnúkur crater row, north of Grindavík.

Keilir

Distinctive conical mountain formed by subglacial volcanic activity.

Keilisbörn

Smaller volcanic peaks located in the immediate vicinity of Keilir.

Grímshóll

A small hill or volcanic feature on the peninsula.

Há-Hrafnahlíð

An elevated ridge in the volcanic landscape east of Grindavík.

Festarfjall

A coastal mountain with steep cliffs, located east of Grindavík.

Festarfjall

Coastal peak near Grindavík.

Fiskidalsfjall

A mountain ridge situated between the 2021 eruption site and the southern coast.

Fiskidalsfjall

Mountain ridge on the southern Reykjanes Peninsula.

Stóra-Skógfell

Volcanic hill north of Grindavík.

Húsafell

A peak located near the southern coastline of the peninsula.

Innstahæð

A volcanic height in the central Reykjanes area.

Sýlingarfell

A mountain north of Grindavík, part of the Sundhnúkur crater system area.

Sýlingafell

Mountain peak in the Sundhnúkur volcanic zone.

Höfði

A small hill or promontory.

Sandfell

A peak in the Reykjanes volcanic system.

Sandfell

Volcanic peak.

Volcano

The valley that served as the primary basin for lava during the initial stages of the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption.

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