The volcanic eruption occurred on August 3rd at Fagradalsfjall mountain, on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland. After thousands of local earthquakes, a fissure opened in Meradalir and lava began flowing across the valley floor.
Thousands of locals and tourists have since hiked here to witness the fiery lava eruption at Fagradalsfjall volcano.
Close-up of lava flowing from the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland on August 3, 2022
People wearing protective gear as they stand near lava flowing from Fagradalsfjall
People take pictures of flowing lava
Tourists visit the volcanic eruption site in the Meradalir valley, outside the town of Grindavik
People watch a volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula on August 4, 2022
Tourists watch lava flowing from Fagradalsfjall on August 7, 2022
The site of a new eruption in the Meradalir valley, outside the town of Grindavik, on August 6, 2022
Capture the moment lava flows
Lava eruption in Meradalir valley
Tourists look towards lava erupting from Fagradalsfjall
Watching the eruption from a hilltop
Steam rises and lava flows from the Fagradalsfjall volcano
Close-up of lava flowing from the volcano
Mountain bikers ride to try to get a better look at eruptions on the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland
Watch the volcano erupt from afar
The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted in an uninhabited valley near Keflavik Airport, Iceland's international air hub. But the airport remained open and no flights were disrupted.
Iceland has 32 active volcanic systems, the most in Europe. On average, a volcanic eruption occurs every 4-5 years in Iceland.
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- Source: The Atlantic
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