2011 eruption of Grímsvötn
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The 2011 eruption of Grímsvötn was a Plinian eruption of Grímsvötn, Iceland's most active volcano, which caused disruption to air travel in Northwestern Europe from 22–25 May 2011. The last eruption of Grímsvötn was in 2004,[2] with the previous most powerful eruptions in 1783, 1873 and 1902.[3][4] The Grímsvötn eruption was the largest eruption in Iceland for 50 years.[5]
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Volcano | Grímsvötn |
Start date | 21 May 2011[1] |
End date | 28 May 2011[1] |
Type | Plinian eruption |
Location | Grímsvötn, Iceland 64°25′12″N 17°19′48″W |
VEI | 4[1] |
Impact | Disruption of air travel |
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