In pictures, spectacular view of recently erupted Icelandic volcano – Times of India

Iceland recently witnessed a spectacular event as a massive volcano erupted after a hiatus of nearly eight centuries. But the volcano erupted Reykjanes Peninsula In southwest Iceland, this is the region’s seventh volcanic eruption this year. According to a BBC report, the Reykjanes Peninsula was dormant for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.

The blast has been trending on the internet, with stunning pictures circulating on social media. One of the most amazing aerial videos is from a passenger named Kayleigh from an airplane window. He posted it on X, which has attracted more than six million views. Kayleigh wrote, “My life has peaked. There’s never anything in it. A volcano erupted in Iceland last night.”

Aerial footage shows the scale of the eruption, streams of bright orange lava flowing against dark terrain, casting a faint glow on nearby residential areas.
According to reports, the eruption of the dormant volcano not only set the internet on fire but also triggered the evacuation of the nearby town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon, a popular tourist destination. The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported that the area of ​​the eruption extended to about 1.8 miles.

Helsinki, Nov 21 (IANS) Evacuation has begun after a volcano erupted in Iceland’s Reykjavik peninsula, local media reported.

The video posted on X received mixed reviews on social media. One X user congratulated Kayleigh, “Congratulations on witnessing this. I went back last year to see it. Best experience of my life so far. I don’t think anything will ever top it.” “I left on Monday night.” Another user expressed concern, commenting, “Flying so close? With ash? Honestly sounds like a big risk to me.” Meanwhile, other reactions praised the real beauty, with comments like, “Wow, this is unreal. Thanks for showing us,” and “Amazing. Iceland really is the land of ICE and fire. It’s unreal.”

A volcanic eruption in Iceland (Credit: X)

According to reports, the eruption poses no threat to air travel. However, authorities have warned of gas leaks affecting parts of the archipelago, including Grindavík. The nearby town was previously evacuated when the volcano re-awakened after an 800-year hiatus.

According to Iceland’s Meteorological Department, “uplift and magma accumulation continue beneath Svartsingi. However, GPS measurements indicate that the rate of uplift has slowed in recent times. This is ultimately It is too early to conclude whether these changes indicate a slowdown in magma inflow.”