Svartsengi, Active volcano in Grindavíkurbær, Iceland.
The Svartsengi volcanic system extends across 30 kilometers in length and 7 kilometers in width, featuring multiple fissures and volcanic craters.
The volcanic system remained dormant for centuries until 2020, when a series of magmatic intrusions initiated a new phase of activity.
The name Svartsengi translates from Icelandic to 'black meadow', referring to the small valley at the base of Sýlingarfell mountain.
Scientists monitor the volcano through GPS and seismic data, tracking ground deformation and earthquake activity to predict potential eruptions.
The accumulated magma volume beneath Svartsengi reached fourteen million cubic meters by late 2023, leading to evacuations in nearby communities.
Location: Grindavíkurbær
Location: Vogar
Elevation above the sea: 243 m
Part of: Geology of Reykjanes Peninsula
GPS coordinates: 63.87766,-22.44816
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:04
Blue Lagoon
215 m
Blue Lagoon
219 m
Krýsuvík
34.7 km
Keilir
15.3 km
Þorbjörn
1.5 km
Viking World museum
11.6 km
Gunnuhver
13.3 km
Reykjanesviti
14.4 km
Uppspretta
14.8 km
Garðskagaviti Lighthouse
25.8 km
Reykjanes
6.5 km
Krýsuvíkurkirkja
19 km
Trölladyngja
18.6 km
Ögmundarhraun
13.9 km
Seltún Hot Springs
19.3 km
Phare de Reykjanestá
15 km
Garðskagaviti
25.6 km
Kirkjuvogskirkja
13.3 km
Stafnesviti
18.1 km
Sandgerði lighthouse
22.3 km
Hopsnes lighthouse
6.1 km
Holmbergs lighthouse
17.8 km
Phare de Hafnarfjörður
31.3 km
Vatnsnes Lighthouse
14.6 km
Gerðistangarviti
15.7 km
Sandvík (luuk sa Islandya, Suðurnes)
14 km
Old Garðskagaviti lighthouse
25.8 km
Bridge between continents
11.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes