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About Fagradalsfjall
A volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula that erupted in 2021–24, creating lava fields and accessible viewpoints near Geldingadalir.
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Fagradalsfjall
A volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula that erupted in 2021–24, creating lava fields and accessible viewpoints near Geldingadalir.
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