Hengill
Hengill (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈheiɲcɪtl̥] ⓘ) is a volcanic table mountain situated in the south-west of Iceland, to the south of Þingvellir.
| Hengill | |
|---|---|
Hengill, 2004 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 803 m (2,635 ft) |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64°05′08″N 21°18′48″W |
| Geography | |
Hengill | |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 200,000 years ago |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano, fissure vents |
| Last eruption | 150 CE ± 75 years |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
The volcano is still active, as evidenced by its numerous hot springs and fumaroles, but the last eruption occurred approximately 2,000 years ago, before the settlement of Iceland.
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