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Askja

a volcano in E central Iceland: active in 1961; largest crater in Iceland. Height: 1510 m (4954 ft.). Area of crater: 88 sq. km (34 sq. miles)
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The huge caldera of Askja is an active centre of a volcanic system and, at 220 metres, is the deepest lake in Iceland.
The 11-hour Askja Lunar Tours depart daily from July 10 - August 20 and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until August 31.
. For more information on the Askja Lunar Tour visit www.askjatours.
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Meditation at the Edge of Askja. The University of Iceland.
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