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of the association for sixteen years (1982-1998). In this position she was often called when a speaker was needed. She wrote many articles to advance “Health Circle’s” cause, and regularly chaired the association's meetings. Elsa worked extensively on
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Chronology of Holocene Silicic Tephra Layers from the Katla Volcanic System, Iceland.” Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 27 Mar. 2001,
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Chronology of Holocene Silicic Tephra Layers from the Katla Volcanic System, Iceland.” Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 27 Mar. 2001,
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Vilmundardóttir, Elsa G, et al. “Borhole LL-03 Laugalandi í Holtum Geological Report. .” Orkustofnun Geoscience Division, Grensásvegi 9, 108 Reykjavík, 1999.
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Vilmundardóttir, Elsa G, et al. “Frá Starfsemi Félagsins Starfsárið 1989-1990.” Jökull, vol. 40, no. 1, 1990, pp. Jökull, 1990–12-01, Vol.40 (1).
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Vilmundardóttir, Elsa G, et al. “Frá Starfsemi Félagsins Starfsárið 1989-1990.” Jökull, vol. 40, no. 1, 1990, pp. Jökull, 1990–12-01, Vol.40 (1).
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Vilmundardóttir, Elsa G. “Berggrunnskort af Möðrudalsfjallgöorðum og nágrenni.” Orkustofnun Rannsóknasvið ,Grensásvegi 9, 108 Reykjavik, 1997.
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Vilmundardóttir, Elsa G. “Berggrunnskort af Möðrudalsfjallgöorðum og nágrenni.” Orkustofnun Rannsóknasvið ,Grensásvegi 9, 108 Reykjavik, 1997.
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