Námskvísl

Námskvísl is a stream in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Landmannalaugar and Brennisteinsalda.

Photo: Thomas Quine, CC BY 2.0.
is a remote encampment in . Many volcanic phenomena can be seen in the area. is part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

Peak
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The is a volcano in the south of . Its height is about 855 m. It is situated near and not far from . The name means in English: sulphur wave.

Peak
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is a volcano in the south of . Its height is 945 m. Its name translates to blue peak in English. This comes from the blue-black colour of its sides.

Námskvísl

Latitude
63.99477° or 63° 59′ 41″ north
Longitude
-19.05917° or 19° 3′ 33″ west
Elevation
593 metres (1,946 feet)
Open location code
9CM2XWVR+W8
Geo­Names ID
2628079
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Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

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