Reykjanes
Geographic feature in Southwestern Iceland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the geographical end of the Southern Peninsula of Iceland. For other uses, see Reykjanes (disambiguation).
Reykjanes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈreiːcaˌnɛːs]) is a small headland on the south-western end of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, giving the main peninsula its name. Volcanic action is responsible for forming the entire peninsula. The nearest town is Keflavik.
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Reykjanes volcanic system | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 93 m (305 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 63°49′12″N 22°41′24″W[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 45 km (28 mi)[2] |
Width | 5–6 km (3.1–3.7 mi)[3] |
Area | 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi)[4] |
Naming | |
English translation | smoking point |
Language of name | Icelandic |
Geography | |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Volcanic system |
Last eruption | 1240 CE |
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The name, Reykjanes, translates to "smoking point,” reykja 'smoking', and nes 'point'. It is named this due to the continuing volcanic activity of the Reykjanes volcanic belt; there are also many other uses of this name in Iceland, e.g. the Reykjanes Peninsula or Reykjanes in Ísafjarðardjúp.