Bárðarbunga
Top 2 in Top 10 Highest Mountains in Iceland
Last year, as word of volcanic activity spread over the world, you may have seen the name of Iceland's second-highest mountain in the headlines. Bárarbunga is a stratovolcano that stands 2,009 meters tall and is located beneath the northwestern section of the Vatnajökull glacier (6,591 feet).
The eruption began in August 2014 and lasted until February 2015, resulting in a lava field measuring 82 square kilometers (20 square miles). The region north of Bárarbunga has just reopened, however, the new lava field is restricted; seek information in Vatnajökul National Park for ideal viewing sites of the brand-new lava field.
Height: 2,009 meters (6,591 ft)
Location: Vatnajökull, Iceland
