Fremrinámur
| Fremrinámur | |
|---|---|
  Fremrinámur | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 939 m (3,081 ft)[1] |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Iceland |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic caldera |
| Last eruption | 1200 BCE (?) |
Freminrámur is a volcano located on the basalt plateau in Iceland. It is at the junction of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Greenland–Iceland–Faeroe Ridge.[2] It is one of five volcanic systems found in the axial rift zone in north east Iceland.[3]
The last eruption was in 800 BC (± 300 years).[1]
References
- ^ a b "List of Icelandic Volcanoes". Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ "Geology". Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ "Geothermal Projects in NE Iceland at Krafla, Bjarnarflag, Gjástykki and Theistareykir" (PDF). p. 13. Retrieved June 7, 2012. The elevation is about 939 m (3081 ft).