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2023 Eruption of Reykjanes
18 December 2023 · Crater rows · Iceland
On 18 December 2023, Reykjanes in Iceland erupted. The volcano rises to 140 m. It killed at least 1 person. Most deaths were caused by earthquakes and lava flows. 3 homes were destroyed.
- Date
- 18 December 2023
- Volcano
- Reykjanes
- Volcano Type
- Crater rows
- Elevation
- 140 m
- Country
- Iceland
- Deaths
- 1
- Homes Destroyed
- 3
- Estimated Damage
- 1 to 5 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Earthquakes, Lava Flows
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program