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Herðubreið
Herðubreið is a volcano in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
About Herðubreið
Herðubreið is a volcano in North Iceland, Iceland. Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
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- ✔Elevation: 1677m
- ✔Wikidata: Q961546
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Herðubreið is a remarkable feature of North Iceland, Iceland — a place where ancient geology, Norse heritage and dramatic natural forces meet. Iceland is one of the world's youngest countries geologically, yet one of the oldest in terms of human storytelling. Every location here has a story worth knowing.
Why Visit
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.
Did You Know?
Iceland sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and has over 130 volcanic mountains, making it one of the most volcanically active places on Earth.