A volcano in southwestern Iceland burst to life, covering a main road in red-hot lava.
Southwestern Iceland has been a world transformed over the last few months, as initial tremors gave way to a full-throated volcanic eruption. The fishing village of Grindavík was evacuated in November, along with popular tourist destinations like the country’s Blue Lagoon, as residents held their breath for a potential eruption.
Molten rock Lava near the road exit for Iceland’s Blue Lagoon on February 8, 2024. Evacuated Grindavík A road sign for the evacuated town of Grindavík on February 6, two days before the recent volcanic activity. Lava on the road Lava flowing across the main road into Grindavík, Iceland. Lava field next to Grindavík A lava field from eruptions last month encroached the town of Grindavík . Flows on the road Lava hit a hot water pipeline along the road to the Blue Lagoon.
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