Brennisteinsalda

The Brennisteinsalda 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.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Landmannalaugar and Bláhnjúkur.

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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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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.

Brennisteinsalda

Latitude
63.9809° or 63° 58′ 51″ north
Longitude
-19.0955° or 19° 5′ 44″ west
Elevation
881 metres (2,890 feet)
Open location code
9CM2XWJ3+9Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 10211757384
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
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