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Hekla — Iceland's Most Active Volcano
About Hekla — Iceland's Most Active Volcano
Hekla is Iceland's most famous and most active volcano, having erupted over 20 times since 874 AD. In the Middle Ages, Europeans believed Hekla was the entrance to Hell. The 1,491-metre stratovolcano last erupted in 2000 and is considered overdue for another eruption. Guided hikes to the summit are possible.
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