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Prestahnúkur

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  • Iceland
  • Fissure vent(s)
  • 3350 BCE
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  • Country
  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 64.583°N
  • 20.666°W

  • 1385 m
    4544 ft

  • 371070
  • Latitude
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  • Summit
    Elevation

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The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for Prestahnúkur.

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The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Prestahnúkur.

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 3 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

3350 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Sköflungur
3350 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 2 Events for Episode 1 at Sköflungur

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
3350 BCE
(?)
   - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

6950 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Geitlandshraun II
6950 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (calibrated)

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Geitlandshraun II

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava fountains
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava lake
6950 BCE
(?)
   - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

7550 BCE ± 500 years Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Skjaldbreidur
7550 BCE ± 500 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 4 Events for Episode 1 at Skjaldbreidur

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava fountains
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava lake
7550 BCE ± 500 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Prestahnúkur.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Prestahnúkur.

Photo Gallery

The Global Volcanism Program has no photographs available for Prestahnúkur.

GVP Map Holdings

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

The following 6 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.

Catalog Number Sample Description Lava Source Collection Date
NMNH 115615 Tholeiite GRINDAVIK --
NMNH 117449-11 Perlite -- --
NMNH 117449-15 Perlite -- --
NMNH 117449-16 Obsidian -- --
NMNH 117449-17 Perlite -- --
NMNH 117449-18 Obsidian -- --
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