Heimaey, Iceland
Composite volcano
Height: 279 m
Last eruption: 1973 – volcanic bombs, ash and lava partly buried and destroyed much of the town of Vestmannaeyjar; the lava flow was successfully halted by pumping and spraying with sea water.
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Height: 279 m
Last eruption: 1973 – volcanic bombs, ash and lava partly buried and destroyed much of the town of Vestmannaeyjar; the lava flow was successfully halted by pumping and spraying with sea water.