Skeidararjokull
CountryIceland
Area1,300 km2
Length50 km
TypeOutlet
About Skeidararjokull
The largest outlet glacier of Vatnajokull by area. The 1996 eruption caused a massive flood under it. The glacier burst destroyed the road bridge. Over 50 km long.
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