In Pictures: Another volcanic eruption hits Iceland
In Grindavik, Iceland, billowing smoke hangs in the air and rivers of molten lava flow as the region witnesses its third volcanic eruption since December.
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Smoke and lava being expelled from a new fissure on Feb 8, 2024, during a new volcanic eruption on the outskirts of the evacuated town of Grindavik, western Iceland.
PHOTO: ICELANDIC DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VIA AFP
A cameraman filming as lava flows from a new volcanic eruption.
PHOTO: ICELANDIC COAST GUARD VIA AFP
Molten lava overflowing onto the road leading to famous tourist destination Blue Lagoon, a luxury geothermal spa.
PHOTO: AFP
A road agency staff member taking a picture of lava flowing along the road leading to famous tourist destination Blue Lagoon, which closed on Feb 8.
PHOTO: AFP
An aerial view of the volcano spewing lava and smoke as it erupts.
PHOTO: ICELANDIC DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VIA REUTERS
A volcanic eruption unfolds away from the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik, which is about 40km away from the volcano.
PHOTO: REUTERS
A group silhouetted against the billowing smoke as they observe molten lava exploding from a fissure.
PHOTO: AFP
Aerial footage of the area showing a new 3km-long fissure – a crack in the Earth's surface – spraying streams of lava as high as 80m into the air.
PHOTO: ICELANDIC COAST GUARD VIA AFP
A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts close to the road in this still image obtained from social media.
PHOTO: REUTERS
People filling their vehicles with gas at a petrol station, against the lava and smoke in the background.
PHOTO: AFP
