This is ‘Fagradalsfjall’, which broke out over the weekend.
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Over the weekend, a volcano called Fagradalsfjall, near Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, erupted. It is an eruption that Icelanders have been waiting for for several weeks and, fortunately, no one was injured as a result.
It is the first time that the volcano erupted in 800 years.
In the wake of the eruption, incredible images of the volcano and lava pouring out of it were launched. The results are absolutely amazing.
This footage of the drone, taken by Bjorn Steinbekk, is perhaps the best of the lot. It’s impressive.
A live broadcast was also created to allow people to view the volcano online. It is currently still broadcasting. Nothing but respect for the scientists who created it.
At the time of writing, the volcano is glowing in the dark, creating an appropriately infernal set of orange tones. It is worth being hypnotized, at least for a few minutes.
A second live broadcast, from a much more distant distance, was also set up.
For those who just want the highlights, this time lapse of the shoot is great.
The night time lapse is even more attractive …
Finally, this image and the accompanying photograph come incredibly close to the volcano and its effects.