Table Mountain Leirhnjùkuri Iceland near Lake Myvatn volcano forms under an ice sheet
Table Mountain, Leirhnjùkuri, Iceland (near Lake Myvatn) (volcano forms under an ice sheet). Basaltic table mountains in the neovolcanic zones of Iceland have been interpreted as subglacial volcanoes that emerged through an ice sheet. Leirhnjukur is an active volcano and one of the most impressive in the Krafla caldera. Although the last eruption occurred in 1984, the area is still monitored closely for any signs of activity. Small crater lakes with boiling geothermal waters that produce steam vents and smoking fumaroles surround the volcano. Even though the volcano hasn't erupted for decades, its lava fields provide stunning sights and vibrant colors.
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Keywords: flat-topped, formation, geologic, geological, geology, ice, iceland, igneous, mountain, sheet, shifting, steep-sided, subglacial, table, table-top, tabletop, tuya, volcanic, volcano
