Events in the year 1783 in Iceland.
Incumbents
Monarch: Christian VII Governor of Iceland: Lauritz Andreas Thodal
Events
1 May: A volcanic eruption started on the Reykjanes ridge and Nýey was formed.Ferlir, Underwater Eruption Out of ReykjanesUniversity of Iceland, Earth Sciences, How common are new islands in eruptions? by Professor Sigurður Steinþórsson, 9 June 2005. 8 June: Skaftáreldar erupts.
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