Askja
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| Elevation | 1,516 m |
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| Prominence | 4 m |
| Parent range | Dyngjufjoll |
| Did you know | The lava, wilderness and tall mountains around the Askja volcano make it an unforgettable landscape. |
| Last eruption | 1961 |
| Area | 62.17 km2 , 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Coordin | 65°01′59″N 16°46′59″W / 65.033°N 16.783°W |
| Parent rang | Dyngjufjoll |
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| ID | 1216562 |
About Askja
Askja is an active volcano situated in a remote part of the central highlands of Iceland. The name Askja refers to a complex of nested calderas within the surrounding Dyngjufjöll mountains, which rise to 1,514 m, askja meaning box or caldera in Icelandic.
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