The silicic Hrafntinnuhraun eruption occurred in about 877 CE, producing about 0.18 km³ of lava and 0.4 km³ of tephra. An eruption column of up to 20 km high was associated with this Plinian eruption. The Hrafntinnuhraun lava flow stretches from the bottom left to top right in this image, with a stream running around its base on the left reflecting the sun.

Photo by Richie Williams, 1981 (U.S. Geological Survey).

This image is made available as a Public Domain Work, but proper attribution is appreciated.

Keywords: lava flow

Torfajökull