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thumb|Kirvi in May 2019. Kirvi is a mountain in Suðuroy, near the village Lopra. Kirvi is 236m high and its shape resembles that of a pyramid. The mountain is visible from the villages Lopra. The top of the mountain is called Kirviskollur. The mountain is located in the municipality of Sumba.

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thumb|Kirvi in May 2019. Kirvi is a mountain in Suðuroy, near the village Lopra. Kirvi is 236m high and its shape resembles that of a pyramid. The mountain is visible from the villages Lopra. The top of the mountain is called Kirviskollur. The mountain is located in the municipality of Sumba.

== Geology == Kirvi, like much of Suðuroy, is formed from volcanic basalt layers, a result of ancient volcanic activity that shaped the Faroe Islands millions of years ago during the Paleogene period. The mountain’s relatively steep, pointed profile suggests slower erosion compared to surrounding formations, contributing to its iconic pyramid-like appearance.

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