Images of lava coming out of Iceland's volcano spark fear
Images of lava coming out of Iceland's volcano spark fear
A volcano spewed lava and smoke over southwestern Iceland for a second day on Friday.
The geological systems of the Reykjanes Peninsula were dormant for 800 years, but that changed in 2021 when the region began experiencing back-to-back volcanic eruptions.
The region is home to 30,000 people and has seen six volcanic eruptions since December 2023. According to geology experts, the eruptions will continue for several centuries.
As for the lava gushing out of the recent eruption of the volcano on the peninsula, the incredible scenes are nothing short of horrifying.
People take pictures of lava and smoke spewing from a volcano near Grindavik, on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, on August 22, 2024. — AFP
This image released by the Icelandic State Police's Public Defender's Department and taken during the night of August 22-23, 2024 shows lava and smoke pouring out of a volcano near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula. — AFP
Lava and smoke erupt near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on August 23, 2024. — AFP
A couple looks at lava and smoke spewing from a volcano near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Fascinating view of lava gushing from the volcanic eruption near Grindavik, on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Flames erupt from lava following a volcanic eruption near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Lava is seen spreading near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula after a volcanic eruption in the region on August 23, 2024. — AFP
Lava rushes towards itself and forms large waves after a volcanic eruption on August 23, 2024 near Grindavik, on the Reykjanes peninsula of Iceland. — AFP
A road sign indicates the way to the Blue Lagoon with lava flowing out and spreading from the volcanic eruption in the background near Grindavik on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula on August 23, 2024. — AFP
