Leirhnjúkur

Leirhnjúkur is a volcano in , and has an elevation of 592 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Krafla and Krafla Power Station.

Peak
is a volcanic caldera of about 10 km in diameter with a 90 km long fissure zone.

Electrical generator
The Krafla geothermal power plant is a geothermal…

Leirhnjúkur

Latitude
65.7213° or 65° 43′ 17″ north
Longitude
-16.7935° or 16° 47′ 37″ west
Elevation
592 metres (1,942 feet)
Open location code
9CQ5P6C4+GH
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
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In Other Languages

“Leirhnjúkur” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Лёйрхнукюр”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Námaskarð and Hverir - Boiling Mud.

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Highlights: Viti crater lake and Víti.

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