Ok (volcano)

Ok (1198m[1]) is a shield volcano in Iceland, to the west of Langjökull. It erupted during interglacials in the Pleistocene.[2] The glacier on top is thought to have disappeared.[3][4]

References

  1. National Land Survey of Iceland (Icelandic)
  2. Einarsson, Þorleifur: "Geology of Iceland", page 67. Mál og Menning, 2005.
  3. Vísindavefurinn (Icelandic)
  4. Iceland Review Online

Coordinates: 64°35′53″N 20°52′52″W / 64.598°N 20.881°W / 64.598; -20.881

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