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    Around Hekla

    Hekla is one of Iceland’s best-known volcanoes.
    As late as the late 20th century, it was still erupting fairly regularly every 10 years or so, but in the 21st century it has yet to make a sound.

    Read an article about the volcano itself – its history and how you can see it today – and other articles about the most interesting places in its vicinity.

    Things to see around Hekla volcano

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