Eldgjá is a volcanic canyon in Iceland. Eldgjá and the nearby Laki craters are part of the same volcanic system as Katla in the south of the country. Eldgjá means "canyon of fire." The name Laki has more than one meaning:- A town called Laki in Plovdiv district in Bulgaria. ... The volcano Katla (1450 m) has a reputation as one of the most dangerous volcanoes of Iceland. ...

Situated between Landmannalaugar and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the canyon is at its greatest 270m deep and 600m wide. It was discovered by Þorvaldur Þoroddsen in 1803. The first documented eruption in 934 was the largest flood basalt in historic time. An estimated 9 million m³ of lava poured out of the earth. Landmannalaugar (is. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Events The Goryeo army defeats Hubaekje forces in present-day Hongseong County. ... Lava is molten rock that a volcano expels during an eruption. ...

There is a nice waterfall called Ófærufoss within the canyon. A natural bridge across the waterfall collapsed in 1993. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ...

See also

• Volcanoes of Iceland

Iceland has a very high number of active volcanoes due to its unique geological conditions. ...

External links

• Information on volcanism in the area (http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/europe_west_asia/eldgja.html)
• Photos  (http://isafold.de/strutsstigur02/mg_ofaerufoss.htm)