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Katla is an active volcano located in Southern Iceland, erupting more than 20 times in recorded history. It is large at 9 x 14 km subglacial caldera and remains one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Iceland. Katla’s height is 1380 metres.
| Location: | Southern Iceland |
| Coordinates: | 63.647016, -19.130378 |
| Volcano Type: | Subglacial |
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Katla's Eruptive History
| 2017 | Magnitude 4.3 earthquake under the volcano and increased seismic activity |
| 2014 | More frequent (shallow) earthquakes |
| 2011 | After a period of seismic activity, The Iceland Met Office reported a glacier flood from the glacier that sits on top of Katla. The cause of this was reported to be geothermal water, however an eruption could not be ruled out. |
| 1999 | Flooding after a possible small eruption |
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