When was the last eruption of Eyjafjallajökull?

14 April 2010
The area between the mountain and the present coast is a relatively flat strand, 2–5 km (1–3 mi) wide, called Eyjafjöll. The Eyjafjallajökull volcano last erupted on 14 April 2010 in Iceland. It left behind vast ash clouds so large that in some areas daylight was entirely obscured.

What happened in the Iceland Volcano eruption 2010?

On 14 April 2010, however, the eruption entered an explosive phase and ejected fine glass-rich ash to over 8 km (5.0 mi) into the atmosphere. The second phase was estimated to be a VEI 4 eruption, which was large, but not nearly the most powerful eruption possible by volcanic standards.

What is Eyjafjallajökull most famous eruption?

In 2010 Eyjafjallajökull famously erupted causing quite the scene, with ash clouds reaching all the way to Europe and its smoke grounding all air travel for five days! The eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 was extraordinary and one would have to search quite far back to find a comparison.

How long did Eyjafjallajökull eruption last for in 2010?

39
The 39-day long eruption at the summit of Eyjafjallajökull volcano in April–May 2010 was of modest size but ash was widely dispersed. By combining data from ground surveys and remote sensing we show that the erupted material was 4.8±1.2·1011 kg (benmoreite and trachyte, dense rock equivalent volume 0.18±0.05 km3).

What caused the Eyjafjallajokull eruption?

As the ice started to melt, glacial water began flooding into the volcano where it met the bubbling magma at the centre of the eruptions. This rapid cooling caused the magma to shear into fine, jagged ash particles.

How long did Eyjafjallajokull last?

Records kept since Iceland was settled show that Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in 920, 1612 or 1613, and 1821–23. The latter eruption continued intermittently for nearly 14 months.

How many deaths were caused by Eyjafjallajökull?

Significant volcanic eruptions in Iceland over the past 2000 years

Is Laki volcano still active?

Although Laki is dormant, it left huge evidence from the eruption. The Lakagigar crater series is a popular attraction. The eruption created the Eldhraun lava field, and clouds of poisonous gases that contaminated the soil.

How did Eyjafjallajokull get its name?

Its name is derived from an Icelandic phrase meaning “the island’s mountain glacier,” and the volcano itself lies beneath Eyjafjallajökull (Eyjafjalla Glacier).

What caused Eyjafjallajökull to erupt in 2010?

The eruptions of Iceland’s volcano Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 were apparently triggered by a chain reaction of expanding magma chambers that descended into the Earth, a group of researchers now says. Intriguingly, the researchers found that microearthquakes apparently occurred at greater depths with each outburst.

What did Eyjafjallajökull destroy?

Homes and roads were damaged and services disrupted, crops were destroyed by ash and roads washed away. The ash cloud brought European airspace to a standstill during the latter half of April 2010, and cost billions of euros in delays.