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Definition of eyjafjallajokull

eyjafjallajokull

/ˌeɪ.jəˌfjæt.ləˈjɜː.kʊl/
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eyjafjallajokull Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An ice cap and underlying stratovolcano located in southern Iceland, widely known for its 2010 eruption that caused massive disruption to European air travel.

Word Nuance & Usage

Notoriously difficult for non-Icelandic speakers to pronounce, this geographical term gained global notoriety due to its 2010 eruption which heavily disrupted international air traffic.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyjafjallajokull. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyjafjallajokull
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