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Volcano tourism in Iceland: »We felt like having a special picnic!«

2022-08-08T11:26:17.296Z


The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland has been spewing fire and lava since last week. The natural spectacle attracts thousands of onlookers - although the authorities warn of toxic gases.


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This sight attracts tourists from all over the world.

Kristi Tahepol and Ende Konigswieser, tourists from Estonia


»We felt like having a special picnic.«


»So we went hiking.

And now here we are.”


“And having a picnic next to a volcano.”

The volcano 30 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik erupted last week.

Since then, masses of lava have continued to gush and squirt out of a chasm hundreds of meters long.

Jessie Bull, Tourist from Canada


“It's kinda spooky.

You hear these noises and you think: Will it break out further?”

However, the tourists are apparently not intimidated - thousands of people are said to have already set out for the sparsely populated area to catch a glimpse of the natural spectacle.

Maureen Mann, tourist from Germany


»Nature makes you humble.

It's very exciting.

A chance you only get once in a lifetime.«

Kristi Tahepol and Ende Konigswieser, tourists from Estonia


"It's surreal."


"Crazy!"


"Irreal!"


"Very, very hot!"

However, volcano tourism is not without risk: authorities warn hikers of dangerous gases in the area.

Iceland's government also advises against visiting the outbreak site for this reason.

Source: spiegel

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