🏞️ Askja

Iceland · Europe · 65.03°N, 16.75°W

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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 (4,967 ft), askja meaning box or caldera in Icelandic.

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Quick facts

CountryIceland
Continent / regionEurope
Coordinates (approx.)65.03°N, 16.75°W · view on map

Askja is located in Iceland, in Europe.

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