Öræfajökull

Volcanoes and glaciers of Iceland

Öræfajökull, ice-covered volcanic massif, southeastern Iceland. It lies at the southern end of the giant ice field of Vatnajökull (Vatna Glacier). Its highest peak, Hvannadals Peak, reaches an elevation of 6,952 feet (2,119 metres) above sea level and is also the highest peak in Iceland.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.
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Article Title: Öræfajökull
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 13 September 2019
Access Date: March 14, 2025