How many active volcanoes do exist in Iceland?

Since the Middle Ages, a third of all the lava that has covered the earth's surface has erupted in Iceland. However, according to a recent geological hypothesis, this estimate does not include submarine eruptions, which are much more extensive than those on the land surface. read more

Iceland has about 130 active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes. 18 of these have erupted since humans settled Iceland. There is about 30 active volcanic systems. The most recent volcanic eruption in Iceland was that of Holuhraun in 2014–2015. read more

This list of volcanoes in Iceland includes 130 active and extinct volcanic mountains, of which 18 have erupted since human settlement of Iceland began circa 900 CE. read more

Iceland has many active and inactive volcanoes (about 130 all together!) due to it being situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Basically, the country is in the middle of or on top of two tectonic plates and has 30 active volcanic systems running through the island. read more