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Hekla

Stratovolcano in Iceland
Hekla, or Hecla, is an active stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m. Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since the year 1210. Wikipedia
Last eruption: February 26, 2000
Elevation: 4,882′
Nickname: Gateway to Hell
Coordinates: 63°59′32″N 19°39′57″W / 63.99222°N 19.66583°W
English translation: Hooded
First ascent: Eggert Ólafsson, Bjarni Pálsson, 20 June 1750