Eldfell is a stratovolcano, which is a tall, conical volcano composed of layers of volcanic ash, pumice, and lava flows. It is located on the Icelandic island of Heimaey. Eldfell's eruption in 1973 caused significant damage to the town of Vestmannaeyjar.
The Eldfell eruption on Heimaey Island in Iceland in 1973 created around 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles) of new land.
During the eruption of Eldfell volcano in Heimaey, Iceland in 1973, one person died as a result.
The eruption of Mt. Eldfell in 1973 on the island of Heimaey in Iceland resulted in the evacuation of the entire population, around 5,300 residents. Fortunately, there were no reported human casualties from the eruption.
Eldfell, located on Heimaey in Iceland, primarily features basaltic lava, which is characteristic of shield volcanoes. This type of lava is low in viscosity, allowing it to flow easily and cover large areas. The eruption that formed Eldfell in 1973 produced both lava flows and explosive eruptions, contributing to the formation of the volcanic cone. The basaltic composition is typical of many Icelandic volcanoes due to the region's tectonic activity.
The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of Eldfell volcano, located on Heimaey Island in Iceland, is estimated to be 2. Eldfell last erupted in 1973, producing a moderate-sized explosive eruption that resulted in the evacuation of the island's inhabitants.
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The movie is based on the 1973 Eldfell eruption of Iceland. Like in the movie the lava flow that threatened many homes and lives was stopped by water.
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