Eyjafjallajokull is one of the few Icelandic central volcanos that can be termed a stratovolcano. It is a conical volcano built by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, pumice and volcanic ash, which is completely covered by an ice cap and is about 100 km² (39 sq mi) and therefore the sixth largest glacier and among the highest ones in Iceland or 1,651 metres (5,417 ft) high.

The location of Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano on the south coast of Iceland

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At the roots of Eyjafjallajökull you will find two waterfalls that are not far from Highway 1 and with relatively easy access. The better known of the two is Seljalandsfoss. The 60 m high waterfall that gets its fame from the fact that you can walk behind it. Not far from Seljalandsfoss is the lesser known but magnificent Gljufrabúi or Gljúfurfoss. A waterfall you can get really close to if you are prepared to get wet as you have to wade through river through a canyon to get to the dome where the waterfall hits the ground.

Good cameras for Iceland

Sony A7R V

Sony A7s lll

Canon R6

Nikon Z6 lll

Destinations nearby

In 2010, Þorvaldseyri catapulted into the international spotlight following the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, an event that would disrupt air travel across Europe and leave an indelible mark on the local community.
Seljavallalaug was the largest swimming pool in Iceland until 1936 at 25 meters (82-foot) long and 10 meters wide.Seljavallalaug was the largest swimming pool in Iceland until 1936 at 25 meters (82-foot) long and 10 meters wide.