Katla (volcano)
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Katla is an active subglacial volcano in southern Iceland. This volcano has been very active historically with at least twenty documented major eruptions since 2920 BC. In its recent history though, K
Katla eruption, 1918
The Mýrdalsjökull glacier in 2005
The Mýrdalsjökull glacier in 2005
Vík í Mýrdal
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Vík, known as Vík í Mýrdal in full, is the southernmost village in Iceland. It is located on the main ring road around the island, and is around 180 km southeast of Reykjavík by road.
Katla (volcano)
…for up to 4% of total global volcanic carbon dioxide emissions. Katla is one of the largest volcanoes in Iceland. It is situated to the north of Vík í Mýrdal and to the east of the smaller glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Its peak reaches 1,512 metres (4,961 ft) and is partially covered by the Mýrdalsjökull glacier…
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A composite image of Víkurkirkja church at Vík on a clear night with aurora lit sky (taken from another image).
The cliffs by Vík, Iceland.
Vík town in the winter.