Hekla (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈhɛʰkla]), or Hecla, is a stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since 874. During the Middle Ages, Europeans called the volcano the Gateway to Hell. Hekla is part of a volcanic ridge, 40 km (25 mi) long.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Hekla
HEKLA VOLCANo, iceland. Simple volcanological map of Iceland showing Iceland's active volcanic rift-zones, related fissure systems and some important volcanoes. Iceland's most famous and historically most active volcano can best be described as an intermediate volcanic form between a crater row and a stratovolcano.
http://www.decadevolcano.net/volcanoes/iceland/hekla.htm
That’s why it is a little peculiar that Dr. Páll Einarsson of the University of Iceland warned people and airplanes to “stay away” from Iceland’s Hekla based on his interpretation of accumulated strain at the volcano.
https://www.wired.com/2016/06/icelands-hekla-volcano-really-blow/
The Hekla volcano is expected to erupt soon, according to one expert. It has been quiet for 16 years and an eruption will cause a 'major disaster'. 20 to 30 planes fly over the volcano every day and these could be at risk. But it is 'very unlikely' to produce an ash cloud as large as the one in 2010.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3652254/Is-ash-cloud-disrupt-air-travel-Iceland-s-Gateway-Hell-volcano-explode-moment-says-expert.html
Also, it has been 16 years since Hekla’s last eruption and, at least for a brief period from 1970-2000 (mind you, this is a very short time for the lifespan of any volcano), it was erupting about every 10 years. Put those together and he thinks that Hekla is ready for its next eruption, and it could happen soon.
https://www.wired.com/2016/06/icelands-hekla-volcano-really-blow/
Introduction: Hekla volcano, Iceland. Simple volcanological map of Iceland showing Iceland's active volcanic rift-zones, related fissure systems and some important volcanoes. Iceland's most famous and historically most active volcano can best be described as an intermediate volcanic form between a crater row and a stratovolcano. It is located west of Iceland's SE volcanic rift-zone. Hekla erupts a magma type that is unique for Iceland, intermediate between highly silicic and andesitic composition.
http://www.decadevolcano.net/volcanoes/iceland/hekla.htm
Iceland's Hekla volcano eruption could spark 'major disaster' at any moment, experts warn. 'Hekla is a dangerous volcano... A volcano in Iceland could prompt a major disaster with an eruption at any moment, a geophysics expert has warned. Located in the southern part of the country, Hekla last erupted in 2000 and scientists say another could be due - potentially causing widespread disruption to flights across the continent.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/iceland-volcano-hekla-erupt-ready-to-blow-experts-warning-flights-disruption-a7092886.html
Lava explodes from the Hekla volcano in an unpopulated area about 93 miles (150 kilometers) southeast of Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Sunday February 27, 2000. According to one expert the volcano, which has been quiet for sixteen years, could explode soon.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3652254/Is-ash-cloud-disrupt-air-travel-Iceland-s-Gateway-Hell-volcano-explode-moment-says-expert.html
Iceland's Gateway to Hell volcano could explode 'at any moment'. 1  The Hekla volcano is expected to erupt soon, according to one expert. 2  It has been quiet for 16 years and an eruption will cause a 'major disaster'. 3  20 to 30 planes fly over the volcano every day and these could be at risk.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3652254/Is-ash-cloud-disrupt-air-travel-Iceland-s-Gateway-Hell-volcano-explode-moment-says-expert.html
Scenes from the last Hekla eruption in 2000. Photo: Iceland MonitorRagnar Axelsson. “Hekla is a dangerous volcano,” says Einarsson. “We could be looking at a major disaster when the next eruption begins if we are not careful.”.
http://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/nature_and_travel/2016/06/20/iceland_s_hekla_volcano_ready_to_blow/
hekla iceland volcano eruption
Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since 874.