The Eldhraun (fire lava) is a huge lava field in Iceland, which today is mostly covered with moss. It is the largest lava field in the world and covers an area of 565 km². It was formed during the devastating Laki eruption in 1783/1784.

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Location: Meðallandsvegur, Skaftárhreppur, Iceland
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