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Meradalir Eruption Site
Site of the August 2022 eruption north of the original Geldingadalir eruption field.
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About Meradalir Eruption Site
A second eruption began within the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in August 2022, roughly one kilometre north of the 2021 site. Lava flowed into Meradalir and expanded the already remarkable young volcanic landscape created the previous year.
Our practical tips
✓This is a separate eruption site from the 2021 Geldingadalir crater.
✓Several viewpoints allow you to understand how the 2021 and 2022 lava fields connect.
✓Use the current official trail map rather than old eruption-era maps found online.
