Krafla Volcano

Krafla Volcano

Krafla Volcano is a volcano in northern Iceland, with a crater diameter of about 10 kilometers and a height of 818 meters. It has erupted 29 times. The period from 1975 to 1984 was the active phase of Krafla Volcano, during which there were nine eruptions. Starting in 1977, geothermal energy from this area has supplied a power plant with 60 megawatts of electricity.

Krafla Volcano is one of the most magnificent and active volcanoes in Iceland. During its active period from 1975 to 1984, it became famous for the "Krafla Fires," which are essentially curtains of lava formed as molten rock flows from fissures in the mountain. The fiery red lava curtains were truly a spectacular sight. Krafla Volcano contains one of Iceland’s two most famous Víti craters—the other is located in the Askja volcanic area. In Icelandic, Víti means hell, as ancient locals believed that hell lay beneath the volcano. The Víti crater of Krafla Volcano, however, is a deep green lake, which stands out strikingly and beautifully amidst the surrounding dark mountains.

Krafla

Must-visit reason: One of Iceland’s most active volcanoes

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Iceland[Iceland]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Northeast Region [Norðurland Eystra Region]