Vatnajoekull Glacier

Vatnajökull is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. It is in the south-east of the island, covering approximately 10% of the country.
  • Location: Iceland
  • Area: 7,700 km² (3,000 sq mi)
  • Thickness: 380 m (1,250 ft) average
  • Terminus: Outlet glaciers
  • Status: Retreating
  • Type: Ice cap

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org