Látrabjarg
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Látrabjarg () is a promontory in the Westfjords of Iceland, and the westernmost point in Iceland. The cliffs are home to millions of birds, including puffins, northern gannets, guillemots and razorbills. It is vital for their survival as it hosts up to 40% of the world population for some species such as the razorbill. It is Europe's largest bird cliff, 14 km long and up to 440 m high. In 2026 a solar eclipse will be visible at Látrabjarg.
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- Landform.name
- Látrabjarg
- Landform.location
- Westfjords, Iceland
- Landform.type
- Promontory
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- Iceland
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- Location in Iceland
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- yes
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- Iceland2008-Latrabjarg.cliff.JPG
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- Latrabjarg.jpg
- Height
- 440
- Length
- 14
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Látrabjarg () is a promontory in the Westfjords of Iceland, and the westernmost point in Iceland. The cliffs are home to millions of birds, including puffins, northern gannets, guillemots and razorbills. It is vital for their survival as it hosts up to 40% of the world population for some species such as the razorbill. It is Europe's largest bird cliff, 14 km long and up to 440 m high. In 2026 a solar eclipse will be visible at Látrabjarg.
== Solar Eclipse == A total solar eclipse will occur in the western part of Iceland on 12 August 2026, and it will last longer the further west you are. It is therefore expected that many people will make their way to Látrabjarg that day. Plans are being made to ensure safety in the area, but many of the roads to Látrabjarg are very narrow and dangerous. There has been talk of closing the area to car traffic and ferrying people by bus.
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