What is Eyjafjallajökull?
Q: What is Eyjafjallajökull?
A: Eyjafjallajökull is a volcano in Iceland.
Q: What is the meaning of the name "Eyjafjallajökull"?
A: The name "Eyjafjallajökull" means "island-mountains glacier".
Q: What was the south end of the mountain once a part of?
A: The south end of the mountain was once a part of the coastline of the Atlantic ocean.
Q: How much did the sea move south?
A: The sea gradually moved about 5km south.
Q: How many times has the volcano erupted?
A: The volcano has erupted several times in 1821 and 1822.
Q: Has any living being died because of the eruption?
A: Yes, some cattle and sheep died presumably because of fluoride poisoning.
Q: What kind of natural beauty surrounds the volcano?
A: The mountain is surrounded by beautiful steep cliffs and waterfalls.
