Langjokull

Langjökull is the second largest ice cap in Iceland, after Vatnajökull. It is situated in the west of the Icelandic interior or Highlands of Iceland and can be seen clearly from Haukadalur. It covers the higher parts of the Langjökull volcanic system.
  • Location: Iceland
  • Thickness: 580 m (1,900 ft)
  • Terminus: from the north, Baldjökull, Pjófadalajökull, Hengibjörg, Leiðarjökull, Kirkjujökull, Norðurjökull, Skriðufell, Suðurjökull, Skálpanes, Jarlhettur, Eystri-Hagafellsjökull, Hagafell, Vestri-Hagafellsjökull, Lónsjökull, Geitlandsjökull, Svartárjökull', Flosajökull, Þrístapajökull
  • Status: Retreating
  • Type: Ice cap

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org