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Iceland: volcanic eruption provides spectacular images

2022-08-04T19:48:14.832Z


The liquid rock bubbles to the surface like water: the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall provides impressive images. However, it is better to enjoy them at a distance, the police warn.


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Pictures from an airplane.

They give an impression of the forces of nature at work here.

The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland erupted about 30 kilometers from the capital Reykjavik.

Lava spurts out of a long crack in the earth, like water from a hot spring.

There is currently no danger to humans.

However, the police advise against going into the area.

Several streets were closed to traffic.

The Fagradalsfjall erupted last year.

It took six months for the volcano to calm down.

It is unclear how long it will take this time. Iceland lies between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates.

Because the plates move in opposite directions, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common on the island nation.

Source: spiegel

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