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Hekla

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Hekla

Jessica Vazquez&Guadalupe Castro

strombolian Eruption

Volcanic Style

iceland

location

The Hekla volcano is caused by spreading center which is caused by a 5.5-km-long fissure, Heklugjá, that cuts across the volcano.

Reykjavik = 118,488 populated

it is 90 km away from hekla volcano.

In 2000, Hekla had their most recent eruption with only small amount of damage.
Last updated April 14, 2015

Hekla's biggest eruption occured in 1104 AD with no warnings causing huge damages.

Hazards

Rich in FLUORINE. Hazarous to animals